March 20, 2025 ask the readers 0 Comments let’s discuss the weirdest hills to die on you’ve seen at work — Ask a Manager Over the years, we’ve heard about people who chose some pretty odd hills to die on — people who became so strongly committed to ... Read More
March 17, 2025 ask the readers 0 Comments the wet carpet, the pickle jars, and other stories of final F-you’s to jobs you hated — Ask a Manager Last week we discussed final F-you’s to jobs or bosses you hated, and here are 18 of the best stories you shared. (Caveat: appearing ... Read More
March 14, 2025 Employee Relations 0 Comments open thread – March 14, 2025 — Ask a Manager Sorry in advance for the length of this comment! I’m the only case manager at a social services agency serving 1000+ clients, and am ... Read More
March 14, 2025 Employee Relations 0 Comments should people be fired for big, public mistakes; managing a former friend; and more — Ask a Manager It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. Should people be fired for big, public mistakes? I’m curious about your thoughts on ... Read More
March 13, 2025 Employee Relations 0 Comments how do I stop caring about my job? — Ask a Manager A reader writes: I am a mother of three young children. Several years ago I took a step back in my career to work ... Read More
March 12, 2025 Employee Relations 0 Comments what’s the deal with one-way recorded video interviews? — Ask a Manager A reader writes: Over the past year, I’ve been applying for jobs and have been invited for some interviews. I’ve noticed that a few ... Read More
March 11, 2025 advice about your coworkers 0 Comments my coworker’s boyfriend hangs out at our desks to flirt — Ask a Manager A reader writes: I work in manufacturing, and I more or less have a desk job. My “office” is a clump of desks off ... Read More
March 10, 2025 being the boss 0 Comments should managers go to happy hour with employees? — Ask a Manager A reader writes: What are your thoughts and the etiquette around getting drinks with coworkers when you’re in leadership position? I’m a female, on ... Read More
March 7, 2025 Employee Relations 0 Comments weekend open thread – March 8-9, 2025 — Ask a Manager I will admit that I posted this thread to share an update earlier rather than later (before I forget or get too busy)! Last ... Read More
March 7, 2025 Employee Relations 0 Comments making 2 job candidates have dinner together, manager eavesdrops on conversations, and more — Ask a Manager It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. CEO is making two finalist candidates have dinner with him at the same time ... Read More