April 1, 2024 ask the readers 0 Comments the XL gloves, the eyeball embalmers, and other stories of office supply obsessions run amok — Ask a Manager Last week, we talked about sacred office supplies — supplies and equipment in your office that people hoard or that are as untouchable as ... Read More
March 28, 2024 ask the readers 0 Comments let’s discuss sacred office supplies — Ask a Manager Oh, have I ever got a story for this one. I previously worked at a small branch office of a large company. One quirk ... Read More
March 25, 2024 ask the readers 0 Comments the plant saver, the altruistic horse, and other stories of kindness at work — Ask a Manager Last week we talked about kindness at work. Here are 15 of my favorites of the stories you shared. 1. The teachers I’m a ... Read More
March 21, 2024 ask the readers 0 Comments let’s talk about kindness at work — Ask a Manager I graduated college right before the ’07/08 financial crisis. I had no practical experience/internships and didn’t find an office job; I fell into service ... Read More
March 20, 2024 ask the readers 0 Comments stories of Machiavellian triumphs at work, part 2 — Ask a Manager Last week, I asked about Machiavellian things you’ve seen or done at work. Here’s part two of my favorites. (Part one was Monday.) 1. ... Read More