June 18, 2025 Employee Relations 0 Comments update: our new boss is ruining the organization and is upset that I’m pushing back It’s a special “where are you now?” season at Ask a Manager and I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered ... Read More
June 17, 2025 Employee Relations 0 Comments update: my brother is my business partner and he keeps going MIA It’s a special “where are you now?” season at Ask a Manager and I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered ... Read More
June 16, 2025 Employee Relations 0 Comments updates: my BFF has been my employee’s therapist for years, company wants us to pay for a work trip, and more It’s a special “where are you now?” season at Ask a Manager and I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered ... Read More
April 16, 2025 Employee Relations 0 Comments I manage a terrible slob — how can I convince her upset coworker that I’m handling it? — Ask a Manager I actually have an update to this situation right now! I appreciated so much of the advice in the comments, as well as yours. ... Read More
March 27, 2025 Employee Relations 0 Comments my friend accused me of getting him fired, the jerk on the plane, and more — Ask a Manager Here are four updates from past letter-writers. 1. My friend accused me of getting him fired, but I didn’t (#3 at the link) Thanks ... Read More
March 26, 2025 Employee Relations 0 Comments my boss never praises my work — Ask a Manager My undying thanks to you and all the commentariat for your compassionate take and excellent advice: I needed to get out of that job. ... Read More
January 2, 2025 Employee Relations 0 Comments martial arts at work, coworker hates me, and more — Ask a Manager Here are five updates from past letter-writers. 1. Is it weird to incorporate martial arts at my job? (first update) I’ve got one more ... Read More
December 31, 2024 Employee Relations 0 Comments telling my boss I want his job, coworkers ask about my weight loss, and more — Ask a Manager It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered ... Read More
December 30, 2024 59 0 Comments is it my job to manage a coworker’s feelings? — Ask a Manager It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered ... Read More
December 26, 2024 Employee Relations 0 Comments the nosy coworker, the quiet firing, and more — Ask a Manager It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered ... Read More