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