Ask a Manager

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

1. “I’ve been following your blog on and off for years for the wacky workplace stories, but my most recent job search has really shown where your site shines: not just resume, cover letter, and interview advice but a commitment to high standards. I look forward to reading for many more years!”

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Visier

OCTOBER 20, 2021

His blog reaches thousands of readers and provides unique insights on a range of recruiting topics. Trent, why should companies get started with people analytics for talent acquisition? I like to know at the beginning of each week how many candidates we have in each stage of the process. First off, the candidate funnel.

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Visier

OCTOBER 20, 2021

His blog reaches thousands of readers and provides unique insights on a range of recruiting topics. Trent, why should companies get started with people analytics for talent acquisition? I like to know at the beginning of each week how many candidates we have in each stage of the process. First off, the candidate funnel.

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Linkedin Talent Blog

MAY 18, 2022

Ultimately, you know your target talent pool and should use your best judgment. As long as you avoid Friday and Saturday, you should be totally fine. Friday isn’t quite as bad, with a response rate that’s 4% below average, but it’s still significantly less effective than all other workdays.

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Ask a Manager

AUGUST 12, 2021

This post, I secretly moved people’s desks 2 inches and they freaked out, late-night work emails, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. I secretly moved people’s desks two inches over and they freaked out. I started asking people to get that done. How wrong was I? Here we go….

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Ask a Manager

DECEMBER 30, 2021

This post, a happy ending: I quit my job without another one lined up , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Back in April, I received this letter from a reader: I did the thing you’re not supposed to do and I quit my job without another one lined up.

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NoExcusesHR

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

all just had me feeling like I needed to (mostly) pause. I've posted my feelings quite clearly on multiple social media channels, and really want to focus on leadership topics in the world of work. That is actually the reason I started this blog ten years ago. And they should. I want to be an example.in

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Ask a Manager

DECEMBER 22, 2022

This post, updates: I got Covid at work and my company won’t cover my sick time, and more , was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. I got Covid at work and my company won’t cover my sick time (first update here ). My work life is finally in a much better spot years later.

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Ask a Manager

MAY 23, 2022

This post, my boss doesn’t know I’ve stopped going into the office, does everyone job-hop now, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. I’ve stopped going into the office and my boss doesn’t know. I work for a “big 3” company in our industry. I don’t work with anyone in this office.

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Ask a Manager

JANUARY 12, 2023

I work in a public facing setting. I know our administration means well, but today’s topic and subsequent sessions I regard as triggering, cringey and irrelevant to my job (think fitness, nutrition, body image, suicide prevention). Do I really have to share my past with my boss, who is 20 years younger?

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Ask a Manager

JULY 30, 2021

I recently left my job in the Middle East after four years to move back to the U.S. The environment was austere and dangerous and I was looking forward to returning to a normal life. He jumped at the opportunity to keep me in the company and put me in touch with the head of the division that best fit my skill set.

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DecisionWise

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Self-Audit : When someone makes me angry, I deal with them while still angry. Self-Audit : I become impatient with people who do not express their thoughts and opinions clearly. Self-Audit : I watch for the other person’s nonverbal cues, such as expressions and gestures. Quality work should be the badge of honor, not quantity.

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UpstartHR

JANUARY 18, 2022

I recently spoke for IAMHR, an event that Phenom put on, and they did a writeup of the session and some of my research. I’m reposting here because 1) it’s valuable and 2) it answers a question you are probably wondering about, which is “how in the world do we keep our people right now?”

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Ask a Manager

JULY 17, 2022

My employer made me a counteroffer, then rescinded it. I received a job offer from a LargeCorp that was a great offer, a lateral move on a bigger scale than my job at SmallCorp, where I’ve been for five years. I accepted, and was actually glad to be staying. I am willing to go to LargeCorp.

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HR Digest

MARCH 18, 2024

In reality, things turn out quite differently and flattery only gets you so far. The dreaded job interview “Why us” question is one that we’ve all heard of and prepared for, but while sitting across an expectant interviewer, it can be a little difficult to respond. Image: Pexels Why Work for This Company?

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Ask a Manager

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

A reader writes: Let me preface this by saying, I love my job and I adore my coworkers. My boss and I go back a while; I’ve been their right-hand man for almost a decade. I have worked hard to earn the trust and respect of the folks I work with. I almost don’t care.

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Ask a Manager

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

A reader writes: I’ve always found it easy to focus, keep my work and my time organized and switch between tasks without losing track of what I’m doing. I like to keep my email inbox neat and use it as an organizational system, so whenever an email comes in, I typically stop what I’m doing to read it.

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Analytics in HR

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

One team focuses on skills for the job, and the other is dedicated to asking cultural fit interview questions. Upon completion, new hires are offered US$2,000 to quit, providing an easy exit for staff who don’t feel they’re suited. You want to hire a candidate who wants your job, not just any job.

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Ask a Manager

OCTOBER 9, 2020

I have been a frequent reader of your blog for the past five years, and I am so appreciative of all the helpful advice and content you consistently provide to your readers. I wanted to take a moment to share some good news with you regarding my job situation.

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Ask a Manager

AUGUST 1, 2022

This post, friend says we’re not supportive enough of their business idea, my boss sleeps in meetings, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. My friend says we’re not supportive enough of their business idea. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go….

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Achievers

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

According to Gallup, only about 10 percent of those in management positions have a natural talent for the job. Only 27 percent of employees gave the highest rating to the statement “I feel I can talk with my manager about non-work related issues.”. That is a rare quality in a leader, and I appreciate everything you do. .

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Ask a Manager

DECEMBER 19, 2022

My resignation imploded (#3 at the link). I was the resigning employee whose boss told me “it wasn’t very Christian of you” to quit when they were short handed and busy. First I wanted to respond to some of the commenters who may not have read my replies. I eagerly said yes! It’s been exactly what I needed!

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Ask a Manager

DECEMBER 28, 2021

This post, updates: not having to work, employer doesn’t understand I’m in high school, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Should I leave my job if I don’t have to work for money? Should I leave my job if I don’t have to work for money?

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Ask a Manager

AUGUST 29, 2022

This post, coworker refuses to talk to anyone because I asked him to stop calling us “young ladies,” I’m afraid my friend might get fired, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. I would have expected an “oh, sorry! I won’t do it again,” not a temper tantrum.

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Ask a Manager

JUNE 10, 2021

Thank you so much for answering my letter about how to avoid political confrontation with family when working in politics! And thank you to the many commenters for their advice as well, I read and appreciated all of it (minus the person who assumed I was trying to force my beliefs on my family and that I lived in some progressive utopia).

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Payactiv

JUNE 1, 2022

Asking your boss for more money can feel quite strange. Financial expert Eric Rosenberg and curious writer Sydney dig into this taboo topic and cover everything from how to prepare to ask your boss for a raise, to how much you should ask for, and why a raise should come with every job change. Eric Rosenberg: All right.

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Ask a Manager

DECEMBER 1, 2021

This post, update: interviewer badmouthed me to my references because I didn’t want to “harness the power of QAnon” , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. I so appreciate your answering my question, and so quickly: I was able to use your wording exactly in emails to my references because of your quick response.

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Ask a Manager

JULY 29, 2022

1. “I’m a long time reader and recently saw a Good News Friday submission where a reader mentioned avoiding those posts because they felt like those types of success stories were unattainable for them and realized that I was having that exact feeling-but now I have good news! It’s your Friday good news!

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Ongig

APRIL 15, 2021

I perused the internet for the best HR memes and here’s my list of 50. I divided them into categories for easier viewing. Here are 2 of the best HR memes I found: HR Memes About CEOs. Job Description Memes. These 2 job description memes were too hilarious not to share. Why I Wrote This?

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Ask a Manager

JULY 14, 2020

A reader writes: Shortly before the pandemic, I moved across the country to pursue a career in an industry which is incredibly competitive and centred in the city I moved to. I’m also still early in my career, but just past the phase where I’d be considered a new grad.

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Ask a Manager

MARCH 12, 2021

My job has descended into the seventh circle of hell over the past two years. My boss spent most of his time dodging important emails or finding ways to be out of the office, leaving the team to clean up his messes—this resulted in multiple all-nighters from mid- and junior-level staff to get projects done on time.

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Extensis

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

This may not be surprising, with terms like “quiet quitting” becoming commonplace. Clear performance objectives In addition to wanting to know how they’re doing at their jobs, employees want to know what exactly they are working toward. However, Gallup reports that only 32% of U.S. Ability : Do employees have what they require (i.e.,

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Hppy

JUNE 23, 2021

When we think of LinkedIn, we usually connect with recruiters, apply for jobs, or follow people or companies whose work we admire. Whenever I encounter this question, I tend to ask back, “Where do people hang out nowadays?”. The goals you set for yourself or the company should be SMART. According to Statista , over 3.6

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

If you’ve ever wondered what happens to your 401(K) when you leave a job, you’re not alone. In fact, it’s one of the most common questions employees ask when they intend to leave their jobs and make a 401(K) withdrawal. That’s why we’ve decided to tackle this question in today’s blog post.

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Sapling

OCTOBER 13, 2019

We all wish for employees who wake up in the morning saying “Wow, I get to go to work today!” In fact, it’s possible that many of your employees are on the verge of walking away from their jobs. Workers across 19 industries showed that 71 percent of employees were unhappy with their current jobs and seeking a change.

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Ask a Manager

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

I can’t thank you and your readers enough! I was working in a job for almost a decade that gave me valuable experience in the working world, and more than decent pay and benefits, but was otherwise awful for my mental health. In particular, my relationship with my boss was incredibly toxic.

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Ask a Manager

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

My colleague’s wife and her mommy group attended our work presentation. I work at a small college and like many institutions of higher learning, we have been fully remote since last March. When scanning the black boxes for names/faces I knew, one of the boxes was occupied by my colleague’s wife and their very young child.

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