October 9, 2024 Employee Relations 0 Comments employee thinks I’m sending “secret messages” about time off, coworker is annoyed I won’t stay late, and more — Ask a Manager It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My employee thinks I’m sending “secret messages” about how much time off she has ... Read More
October 7, 2024 Employee Relations 0 Comments my office thinks I insulted a coworker, someone threw away my shoes, and more — Ask a Manager I’m off for a few days (probably back tomorrow). Here are some past letters that I’m making new again, rather than leaving them to ... Read More
May 30, 2024 advice about your boss 0 Comments how do I work for an insecure boss who thinks I’m spreading rumors about her? — Ask a Manager A reader writes: A few weeks ago, my boss mentioned that she’d been hearing rumors about herself and said if I was the one ... Read More
May 15, 2024 advice about your coworkers 0 Comments my coworker stabs office furniture with a knife and no one thinks it’s a big deal — Ask a Manager A reader writes: I am dealing with a bizarre situation at work and could use some advice on how to proceed. My coworker, Charlie, ... Read More
April 17, 2024 Employee Relations 0 Comments What ChatGPT Thinks of Evil HR Lady — Evil HR Lady Suzanne Lucas, known as the Evil HR Lady, has a distinctive writing style characterized by clarity, directness, and a touch of humor. She ... Read More