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 21, 2024 Employee Relations 0 Comments my boss is upset I went over her head, I overheard damaging gossip, and more — Ask a Manager It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I went over my (bad) manager’s head and she’s upset I work in a ... 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
March 20, 2024 Employee Relations 0 Comments how can we get people to stop applying for every open position we have? — Ask a Manager how can we get people to stop applying for every open position we have? by Alison Green on March 20, 2024 A reader writes: ... Read More
March 20, 2024 Employee Relations 0 Comments why ask my salary expectations if you’re not going to meet them? — Ask a Manager A reader writes: I had a recent situation that left me pretty frustrated, but now I’m wondering if I was just completely unrealistic in ... Read More
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March 20, 2024 Employee Relations 0 Comments candidate’s mom keeps emailing to follow up for her, pimple patches at work, and more — Ask a Manager It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Candidate’s mom keeps emailing to follow up on her behalf I’m in a position ... Read More
March 19, 2024 Employee Relations 0 Comments can I negotiate a later schedule before accepting a job? — Ask a Manager A reader writes: Are hours ever negotiable? I’m in the late stages of interviewing for what I honestly think is my dream job: I ... Read More
March 19, 2024 Employee Relations 0 Comments how to ask for more vacation time — Ask a Manager Because I have 15+ years’ tenure in government jobs in Finland, I have 38 paid weekdays (nearly 2 months) a year, and 7-11 paid ... Read More
March 19, 2024 Employee Relations 0 Comments my satellite team resents that we don’t get the perks offered at our headquarters — Ask a Manager A reader writes: I manage a small team (less than 10) in a small city that is a three-hour drive from the company’s main ... Read More