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This post, company has a men-only weekend trip, did employer lie about their interview process, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Company hosts a men-only weekend trip. MORE
This post, how can I protect my team from last-minute rushes? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m a new manager who heads up a team of 12 employees, and I’m having an issue with the other groups that we work with. The other groups have developed a habit of not including my team on work to be performed, then dropping it on us and demanding it be done ASAP. MORE
A reader writes: My dad works in a unionized position in a public care facility where he and his colleagues work directly with the residents. His workplace is straight-up toxic and delivers non-stop drama. MORE
This post, employee got pregnant to avoid working on Christmas, I told my boss to F off, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. I’m on vacation. Here are some past letters from the archives. Employee said she purposely got pregnant to avoid working on Christmas. MORE
This post, I disabled my coworker’s caps-lock key, employee calls me his “manageress,” and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. I’m on vacation today. MORE
A reader writes: Is it a bad idea not to take all of one’s allotted vacation time? Abe, my one partner (I’m polyamorous), feels strongly that I should use all my time, but I don’t really see the point. MORE
This post, my coworker is copying my look, I blasted a recruiter for not answering me, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. My coworker is copying my clothes and hair. MORE
This post, colleague won’t leave me alone after my former employee died, lunches with a strictly kosher employee, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. MORE
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. We have to share our feelings on a color-coded scale. My manager has started asking our team to go around the virtual “room” and share our state of mind at the beginning of each meeting. MORE
This post, it’s your Friday good news , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s your Friday good news, with more accounts of success even in this weird time. MORE
This post, is “thanks in advance” rude, interviewer kept saying he liked my smile, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Is “thanks in advance” rude? MORE
This post, I’m earning less than someone who lied on their resume, difficult client will only deal with one of my employees, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. I’m earning less than someone who lied on their resume. MORE
This post, did I make a mistake by sharing my salary with a coworker? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I have always believed that knowledge is power, but when it comes to salaries, is there ever a reason to keep such things quiet? MORE
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. I was praised for my doubts and insecurities. I am a first-time manager who walked into a situation no one was expecting. I had to rely on my boss, grandboss, and HR to help me navigate situations that were almost unknown in my organization. MORE
This post, clients don’t understand what I do, business casual for men, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Does my team need in-person stuff for me to be a good manager? MORE
This post, it’s your Friday good news , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s your Friday good news! MORE
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. I don’t want to work at a Hogwarts event. I work in a public library, and every year we do a Hogwarts-related event. MORE
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. My employer gave everyone a gift except me — and made me watch. I’ve been working as a co-op student at a nonprofit full-time for the past four months now. MORE
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 in the past. Here are four updates from past letter-writers. Can you fire someone in the midst of a pandemic? MORE
This post, my office loves expensive, physically demanding team-building activities , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: For the past five years, I have been employed at a small consulting firm (~20 employees). MORE
This post, it’s your Friday good news , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s your Friday good news, with more accounts of success even in this weird time. I wanted to share some good news! I work in a fairly niche industry. MORE
This post, I quit a new job after they took away my office, and my friend says I’m being petty , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: Earlier this year in January, I left an IT job at a large company to take a similar role at a smaller firm in a different industry that needed a specific skillset in which I am well experienced. I was referred by an existing employee who was a former colleague of mine. MORE
This post, another manager complained about my employee, resigning before you’re fired, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Another manager complained about my employee. MORE
Remember the letter from the library worker whose county was forcibly assigning library workers to provide childcare for county employees? Here’s the update. MORE
This post, updates: the terrible attitude, the lack of real world experience, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s a special “where are you now?” MORE
I want to highlight two very different approaches by employers that were described in the comments on one of last week’s letters. MORE
This post, cutting off a hired mentor, dealing with pushy new grads, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. How do I tell a business mentor I don’t want to continue meeting? I am trying to start a small business. MORE
This post, am I being pushed out of my job because I’m moving, fundraising when everyone’s remote, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Am I being pushed out of my job because I’m moving? MORE
This post, is this job description full of red flags? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m a content marketer with a good amount of experience launching new programs successfully. At the beginning of this year, I connected with a VP of marketing at a start-up. Shortly after, “George” contacted me and said he needed someone to launch a content marketing program and thought I would be a tremendous fit. MORE
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 in the past. Here are four updates from letter-writers. Should I hire a bully back? MORE
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OCTOBER 18, 2021
This post, did I make a mistake by sharing my salary with a coworker? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I have always believed that knowledge is power, but when it comes to salaries, is there ever a reason to keep such things quiet?
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OCTOBER 12, 2021
This post, another manager complained about my employee, resigning before you’re fired, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Another manager complained about my employee.
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OCTOBER 20, 2021
This post, company has a men-only weekend trip, did employer lie about their interview process, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Company hosts a men-only weekend trip.
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
This post, I disabled my coworker’s caps-lock key, employee calls me his “manageress,” and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. I’m on vacation today.
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AUGUST 5, 2021
This post, clients don’t understand what I do, business casual for men, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Does my team need in-person stuff for me to be a good manager?
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AUGUST 17, 2021
This post, am I being pushed out of my job because I’m moving, fundraising when everyone’s remote, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Am I being pushed out of my job because I’m moving?
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
This post, employee got pregnant to avoid working on Christmas, I told my boss to F off, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. I’m on vacation. Here are some past letters from the archives. Employee said she purposely got pregnant to avoid working on Christmas.
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AUGUST 13, 2021
This post, it’s your Friday good news , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s your Friday good news!
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JUNE 30, 2021
This post, updates: the terrible attitude, the lack of real world experience, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s a special “where are you now?”
Speaker: David Secunda, CEO, WorkBright
Prepare for New COVID Regulations & I-9 Reconciliation with our November 17th Webinar HR teams already juggle compliance standards for many governing bodies, but two important policy changes are creating new headaches for businesses around the country. Between the DHA requiring reconciliation of virtually-inspected I-9s and OSHA recommending organizations of 100+ collect and maintain vaccination and/or testing records, many employers are scrambling to build systems to comply with these new standards.
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FEBRUARY 15, 2021
This post, my coworker is copying my look, I blasted a recruiter for not answering me, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. My coworker is copying my clothes and hair.
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OCTOBER 19, 2020
I want to highlight two very different approaches by employers that were described in the comments on one of last week’s letters.
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MAY 25, 2021
This post, is “thanks in advance” rude, interviewer kept saying he liked my smile, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Is “thanks in advance” rude?
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JUNE 9, 2021
This post, is this job description full of red flags? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m a content marketer with a good amount of experience launching new programs successfully. At the beginning of this year, I connected with a VP of marketing at a start-up. Shortly after, “George” contacted me and said he needed someone to launch a content marketing program and thought I would be a tremendous fit.
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NOVEMBER 12, 2020
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. I was praised for my doubts and insecurities. I am a first-time manager who walked into a situation no one was expecting. I had to rely on my boss, grandboss, and HR to help me navigate situations that were almost unknown in my organization.
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DECEMBER 10, 2020
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 in the past. Here are four updates from letter-writers. Should I hire a bully back?
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MARCH 25, 2021
This post, colleague won’t leave me alone after my former employee died, lunches with a strictly kosher employee, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go….
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SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Remember the letter from the library worker whose county was forcibly assigning library workers to provide childcare for county employees? Here’s the update.
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Are you struggling with virtual onboarding? Whether you are making the switch to remote work or biding your time until you can get back to the office–you need a solution that works. Check out our webinar on Thursday, May 20th at 2 PM E.T. to learn more!
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DECEMBER 16, 2020
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. My employer gave everyone a gift except me — and made me watch. I’ve been working as a co-op student at a nonprofit full-time for the past four months now.
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JUNE 16, 2021
This post, I’m earning less than someone who lied on their resume, difficult client will only deal with one of my employees, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. I’m earning less than someone who lied on their resume.
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MAY 21, 2021
This post, it’s your Friday good news , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s your Friday good news, with more accounts of success even in this weird time.
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SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. I don’t want to work at a Hogwarts event. I work in a public library, and every year we do a Hogwarts-related event.
Speaker: David Secunda, CEO, WorkBright
Are you struggling with virtual on-boarding? Whether you are making the switch to remote work or biding your time until you can get back to the office–you need a solution that works. Check out our webinar on Thursday, August 19th at 2 PM E.T. for more information.
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JUNE 30, 2020
A reader writes: My dad works in a unionized position in a public care facility where he and his colleagues work directly with the residents. His workplace is straight-up toxic and delivers non-stop drama.
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OCTOBER 8, 2020
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. We have to share our feelings on a color-coded scale. My manager has started asking our team to go around the virtual “room” and share our state of mind at the beginning of each meeting.
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APRIL 19, 2021
This post, how can I protect my team from last-minute rushes? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m a new manager who heads up a team of 12 employees, and I’m having an issue with the other groups that we work with. The other groups have developed a habit of not including my team on work to be performed, then dropping it on us and demanding it be done ASAP.
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DECEMBER 16, 2020
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 in the past. Here are four updates from past letter-writers. Can you fire someone in the midst of a pandemic?
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OCTOBER 8, 2020
A reader writes: Is it a bad idea not to take all of one’s allotted vacation time? Abe, my one partner (I’m polyamorous), feels strongly that I should use all my time, but I don’t really see the point.
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MARCH 9, 2021
This post, I quit a new job after they took away my office, and my friend says I’m being petty , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: Earlier this year in January, I left an IT job at a large company to take a similar role at a smaller firm in a different industry that needed a specific skillset in which I am well experienced. I was referred by an existing employee who was a former colleague of mine.
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MARCH 10, 2021
This post, my office loves expensive, physically demanding team-building activities , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: For the past five years, I have been employed at a small consulting firm (~20 employees).
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APRIL 30, 2021
This post, it’s your Friday good news , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s your Friday good news, with more accounts of success even in this weird time. I wanted to share some good news! I work in a fairly niche industry.
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