April 29, 2024 being the boss 0 Comments I think our intern prank-called us — Ask a Manager A reader writes: I’ve found myself in an odd situation and would love some thoughts on what to do. I work in fundraising at ... Read More
April 22, 2024 being the boss 0 Comments former employee is lying about her job with me … to cover up her time in jail — Ask a Manager former employee is lying about her job with me … to cover up her time in jail by Alison Green on April 22, 2024 ... Read More
April 17, 2024 being the boss 0 Comments my employee shuts down when I give her feedback — Ask a Manager A reader writes: I manage “Mandy” and have needed to give her feedback a few times on the same topic. Think something like, “When ... Read More
April 15, 2024 being the boss 0 Comments I promoted one employee instead of her coworker, and now my whole team is upset — Ask a Manager A reader writes: I am a long-time manager, but promotions are a rarity on my team. When an unexpected opportunity for a promotion arose ... Read More
April 10, 2024 being the boss 0 Comments I manage my sister, and she overshares about her breaks and sick time — Ask a Manager A reader writes: I’m hoping you can help me with this conundrum. This situation is complicated by the fact that this is a family ... Read More
April 9, 2024 being the boss 0 Comments my employee quit over a misdirected email — Ask a Manager my employee quit over a misdirected email by Alison Green on April 9, 2024 A reader writes: I have two employees who can’t stand ... Read More
April 8, 2024 being the boss 0 Comments am I sabotaging my former intern’s job prospects? — Ask a Manager A reader writes: A while back, I supervised an intern for the first time. She produced good results and was eager to learn, but ... Read More
April 3, 2024 being the boss 0 Comments my father keeps responding to my employee’s Facebook posts — Ask a Manager my father keeps responding to my employee’s Facebook posts by Alison Green on April 3, 2024 A reader writes: My father keeps responding to ... Read More
April 2, 2024 being the boss 0 Comments my employee is too buddy-buddy with me — Ask a Manager A reader writes: I manage a team of 10 in a hybrid (mostly virtual) environment; we’re part of a larger team that we interact ... Read More
March 26, 2024 being the boss 0 Comments I sent a text about my problem employee to the wrong person — Ask a Manager I sent a text about my problem employee to the wrong person by Alison Green on March 26, 2024 A reader writes: I find ... Read More