Ask Agnes: Does My Company Really Care?

Ask Agnes: Does My Company Really Care?

Dear Agnes, It’s great when companies talk about supporting important causes, but it can be disheartening when they don’t follow through. That’s what’s happening at my workplace. They “talk the talk” but rarely do they “walk the walk”.  With November being...
Ask Agnes: Conflicted Caretaker

Ask Agnes: Conflicted Caretaker

Dear Agnes, I recently received a breast cancer diagnosis, and while I’m still processing the news, I’m already struggling with how to handle things at work. My job is high-pressure, and I’ve always been the one my team turns to in a crisis. I feel a sense...
Ask Agnes: Menopausal

Ask Agnes: Menopausal

Dear Agnes,I’ve entered the lovely “M” stage in my life. I’m abbreviating it because that’s exactly how I use it at work with my close colleague who is also going through the same journey. It’s not a curse word, but it sure feels like one when it comes to...
Ask Agnes: Where Would I Be Without My Phone?

Ask Agnes: Where Would I Be Without My Phone?

Dear Agnes, My phone is both my lifeline and my Achilles’ heel. I use it for just about everything, and I mean everything – work-related tasks like scheduling meetings, communicating with colleagues and clients, adding to-do’s, taking notes, and keeping an...