Category: Career

let’s discuss workplace contests gone awry

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Workplace contests sometimes go off the rails in ways no eve...

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my anxious employee wants daily reassurance

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I manage a small team, including one employ...

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does posting sob stories on LinkedIn hurt your job...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I work in a field that has been heavily aff...

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a dog-sitting job gone bad, delayed approval for t...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. My neigh...

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How to Position Yourself for a Raise: Balance Past...

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A raise is both a reward for the value you’ve created in the past and an investment in your future potential—the value your employ...

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updates: the racist comment, the late-paying clien...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Here are three updates from past letter-writers. 1. Employee...

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the poorly kept secret, the all-staff email, and o...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Last week we talked about coworkers cheating on coworkers, c...

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man at our events monopolizes attendees, beverages...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. A man at...

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open thread – August 30, 2024

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this pos...

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weekend open thread — August 31-September 1, 2024...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. This comment section is open for any non-work-related discus...

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Two Questions to Ask When You’re Emotional at Work...

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If you’re invested in your work and care about doing a good job, it’s only natural to get emotional from time to time. But emotion...

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Optimism (Finally) in Tech Recruitment

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While the idea that university will always lead directly to a job seems exaggerated these days, students leaving higher education ...

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The Apple Student Discount: 101

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Apple doesn’t offer discounts - or, at least, that’s the expectation. It’s not quite true. While Apple’s ethos seems to be that sa...

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PDF Guru: Best PDF Converter & Editor with Cutting...

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  PDF is a format we are all dealing with at one time or another. It is universal, widely accepted, and highly compatible acr...

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employee made a racist comment, my senior coworker...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Employee...

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when you work with cheaters: share your stories

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. In response to the letter earlier this month about two engag...

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updates: boss renegotiated my start date behind my...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Here are three updates from past letter-writers. 1. My boss ...

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candidates ask so many questions that our intervie...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I am a manager in the process of expanding ...

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office music is too repetitive, coworker is taking...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. Our comm...

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my coworker is telling people I spat in her coffee...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m early in my career and in my late twent...

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you can’t escape the office diet police

DO NEWSFEED Aug 20, 2024 0 82

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. We all know the office diet police: the people who say, “Don...

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I’ve been covering my coworker’s work for months b...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I am looking for some advice when it comes ...

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my mom called the CEO when I broke my ankle, I’m d...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. When I b...

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The Power of Professional Credentials: How Certifi...

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In the professional world, everyone wants to stand out in a positive way, and that can be hard in a crowded marketplace. If you wa...

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do you still need a mailing address on your resume...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 19, 2024 0 94

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I teach a course for adult learners on how ...

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employee won’t do part of his job, interviewing wh...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 19, 2024 0 67

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. Employee...

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open thread – August 16, 2024

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this pos...

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weekend open thread — August 17-18, 2024

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. This comment section is open for any non-work-related discus...

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am I too comfortable pumping at work, should you c...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Should y...

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What to Do When You’re Unhappy at Work

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No matter how much you love what you do, feeling unhappy at work is something almost everyone can relate to. We’ve all experienced...

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how do I know if a job I’m interviewing for is a l...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m in early stages of interviewing for a n...

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job application asked if I’d accept the job, muscl...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. Applicat...

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open thread – August 9, 2024

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this pos...

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weekend open thread — August 10-11, 2024

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. This comment section is open for any non-work-related discus...

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my team has an all-male soccer betting pool, emplo...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 12, 2024 0 68

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My team ...

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I yelled at my employees and they walked out

DO NEWSFEED Aug 7, 2024 0 66

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I lost my temper with several employees tod...

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I’m pregnant! how do I announce it at work?

DO NEWSFEED Aug 7, 2024 0 83

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: My husband and I just found out that I’m pr...

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my employee refuses to reveal her online status

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I manage a small customer-facing portion of...

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is liquor inappropriate at a work event that offer...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Is liquo...

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How to Leverage a Master’s in Data Analytics for C...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 6, 2024 0 69

If you've just earned your Master's in data analytics, you've equipped yourself with a powerful toolset to navigate the complex wo...

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I was told to do less work, two of my employees ho...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My team ...

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I was falsely accused of using ChatGPT for my work

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’ve recently taken on a new role that’s a ...

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my employee doesn’t have what it takes to do the j...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m in a tricky spot with a long-time emplo...

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my coworker keeps messaging me about my face durin...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I am a full-time, mid-level female manager ...

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creepy coworker is following my wife, interviewers...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Can my w...

Career

Why You Didn’t Get the Job

DO NEWSFEED Aug 6, 2024 0 83

So, you didn’t get the job. Bummer! But it’s happened to everyone at some point. In the midst of disappointment, it’s only natural...

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Best Practices for Supporting and Training New Gra...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 2, 2024 0 78

Between January and October 2023, 1.1 million 20- to 29-year-olds in the US earned a bachelor's degree. A further 403,000 received...

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let’s discuss people who find themselves in a hole...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 2, 2024 0 80

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Let’s talk about people who found themselves in a hole and j...

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updates: the disgruntled fired employee, the raise...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 2, 2024 0 79

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Here are three updates from past letter-writers. 1. A disgru...

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Mortification Week: the security tape, the marital...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 2, 2024 0 65

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s Mortification Week at Ask a Manager and all week long w...

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employee isn’t as productive on her WFH days, poli...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 2, 2024 0 75

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. My emplo...

Career

open thread – August 2, 2024

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this pos...

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Discover Europe's hidden gems - Top study destinat...

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Ready to dive into your study abroad adventure? Think new friends, unique classes, and a whole new city to call home. But here’s t...

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retiring coworker took credit for our full product...

DO NEWSFEED Jul 31, 2024 0 62

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Coworker...

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Mortification Week: the lettuce hater, the stolen ...

DO NEWSFEED Jul 31, 2024 0 66

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s Mortification Week at Ask a Manager and all week long w...

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my employee texts me late at night

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: One of my employees texts me at 10:45 pm. I...

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Mortification Week: the mustache party, the hat po...

DO NEWSFEED Jul 31, 2024 0 70

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s Mortification Week at Ask a Manager and all week long w...

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is my girlfriend’s boss crossing a line, commentin...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Is my gi...

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How to Protect Your Emotional Space at Work

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Years ago, I developed a handy, somewhat silly, but very powerful strategy for managing my own emotional space. While it may seem ...

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10 Essential Tips for Interns Working Abroad

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Are you considering an internship abroad? Congratulations! You're about to embark on an exciting journey that will not only boost ...

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Beware of Job Scam: Don't Pay to Get a Job

DO NEWSFEED Jul 25, 2024 0 76

It's crucial to understand that any legitimate employer will never ask you to pay to secure a job.

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candidate no-showed for a high-level interview, le...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Can I wo...

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the person who’s supposed to train me belittles me...

DO NEWSFEED Jul 25, 2024 0 73

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m learning the ropes in a new job, and th...

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my employee is monitoring other people’s work

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: We are a semi-remote team that uses a proje...

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my boss is upset that I quit without more notice b...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I just left my job. I had worked at the sam...

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I’m biased toward midwesterners, cleaning up after...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I’m bias...

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How to Leverage Your Professional Network

DO NEWSFEED Jul 25, 2024 0 83

Using your relationships to get ahead is not only perfectly acceptable, it’s expected in the business world. But you have to learn...

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updates: the insecure coworker, an exciting cockta...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Here are four updates from past letter-writers. 1. Training ...

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should I interview for a job where the salary I wa...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: Recently I have been looking for a new posi...

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manager thanked my husband for letting me work wit...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. A manage...

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who is responsible for anger management therapy wh...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: This is a question about an unfolding situa...

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update: can I speak up about the portrait of a chi...

DO NEWSFEED Jul 18, 2024 0 91

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Remember the letter-writer who wanted to speak up about a po...

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I’m attending a conference with a dude who won’t t...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I work in a niche role in a slightly less n...

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I smelled alcohol on my coworker, can you fire som...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I suspec...

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let’s discuss napping at work

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. We saw a surprising number of stories about covert napping i...

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Best Practices for Training and Supporting New Gra...

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A staggering 57.47% of the UK population boasts tertiary qualifications. That's according to a 2023 report. And that's just in the...

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asking employee to have their eyes checked, frustr...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I’m frus...

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my manager is a hoarder — how do I nope out of our...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: My manager is a hoarder, and our office spa...

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my office has a sticker chart for our feelings

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I work in an office of a large company. The...

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the Bigfoot artifacts, the disappointing Australia...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Last week, we talked about strange customer complaints. Here...

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my coworker took a video call from the bathroom, h...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My cowor...

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I manage someone who’s bored and grumpy, I saw an ...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I manage...

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anti-vax employee is pressuring a coworker not to ...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I have three people who I have supervised f...

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here’s a huge discount on the Ask a Manager job-se...

DO NEWSFEED Jul 11, 2024 0 85

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Looking for a job? Once a year, I offer a big discount on my...

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an industry colleague is lying to me about a dispu...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: Six years ago, I was vice president of the ...

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is my employee taking credit for my work, manager ...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Is my em...

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Operational Debt: What It is and Why It Matters

DO NEWSFEED Jul 11, 2024 0 88

In the busyness of everyday life, it's easy to adopt a "do it later" mindset, especially when tasks seem small or insignificant. H...

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How to Deal with Professional Development Overload

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We love to soak up new information and expand our horizons. But there’s a point when being an enthusiastic learner can turn into p...

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Authenticity at Work: Finding the Balance Between ...

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In the modern workplace, "authenticity" has become a bit of a buzzword. The drive to be our "true selves" at work is a direct resp...

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“girl boss” artwork in the women’s bathrooms, inte...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. “Girl bo...

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the new alphabetization scheme, the identical twin...

DO NEWSFEED Jul 2, 2024 0 78

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Last week we talked about summer interns, and these are 12 o...

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my coworker wears pro-gun t-shirts, custodian brin...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My cowor...

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my coworker asked out a coworker, got turned down,...

DO NEWSFEED Jul 2, 2024 0 77

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I have a group of coworkers who I am rather...

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should I address the feedback from an anonymous su...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: My company did an employee survey. It reall...

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my coworker disrupts meetings and explodes or free...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I work on a four-person core team, and we h...

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interviewing with a manager who wanted to lay me o...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Intervie...

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was it unprofessional to say I was angry?

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: This year, I was put in a difficult positio...

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when a job candidate reschedules their interview a...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: What’s the best way to ask a job applicant ...

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do I have to refuse to use first names because my ...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I just started with a new organization thre...

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coworker constantly changes her schedule, intervie...

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This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My cowor...

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