A reader writes: I started a part-time voluntary position a couple of months ago. There are reporting lines, annual appraisals, etc. just the same as a regular job and it’s in a very niche...

where are you now? (a call for updates) by Alison Green on October 23, 2024 At the end of each year, I publish a slew of “where are they now” updates from people whose...

A reader writes: About a year and a half ago, I hired a person (Catelyn) with more than seven years of management experience to manage a long-standing team. I was aware that the transition...

This is day 18 of our 30 day series “30 Simple Things to Do to Change Your Life in 30 Days. If you missed a day, links to previous articles follow this article. In...

how can I get out of group photos at work, interviewer asked what I’d do if I won $1 million, and more — Ask a Manager how can I get out of group photos...

Last week, we talked about broken systems that for some reason become sacred and cannot be changed. Here are some of my favorite stories you shared. 1. The bread bags I worked for a...

my employee takes credit for the whole team’s work by Alison Green on October 22, 2024 A reader writes: I’m a fairly experienced manager, but I’ve only been managing my current team for a...

This is day 17 of our 30 day series “30 Simple Things to Do to Change Your Life in 30 Days. If you missed a day, links to previous articles follow this article. Do...

A reader writes: I have a question about a point that is now, thankfully, moot. My previous manager, Rufus, wasn’t an especially ethical individual and failed to fulfill many of his expected duties. He...

staff member says I’m triggering their unresolved trauma, employee calls me his “lady boss,” and more — Ask a Manager staff member says I’m triggering their unresolved trauma, employee calls me his “lady boss,”...