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open thread – October 18, 2024 — Ask a Manager
Vent regarding my job as fuel center lead I started working at the fuel center in January 2020 A *major grocery store chain* owns the fuel centers, which are located on the same property...
coworker won’t answer any questions from my boss, “hey girl,” and more — Ask a Manager
It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. My coworker won’t answer my boss’s questions I work for a very small department within a bigger group. I have one coworker (Jane) and a...
is it OK for job postings to require a “clean-cut appearance”? — Ask a Manager
A reader writes: There is a small family-owned butcher shop near me. They list job postings on their Facebook page, and I’ve noticed every time they post for counter staff, that they include “clean-cut”...
how can I reject former coworkers applying for jobs with me? — Ask a Manager
how can I reject former coworkers applying for jobs with me? by Alison Green on October 17, 2024 A reader writes: Several past coworkers have reached out to me on LinkedIn asking about a...
when terrible work systems become sacred — Ask a Manager
Warning! The following story has been deemed a cognitohazard for library professionals! Exposure may lead to heads exploding, heart attacks, wailing, gnashing of teeth, and murderous rage! … So, in the library in the...
am I too old-fashioned about how I schedule calls, feedback said my enthusiasm can seem too aggressive, and more — Ask a Manager
am I too old-fashioned about how I schedule calls, feedback said my enthusiasm can seem too aggressive, and more — Ask a Manager am I too old-fashioned about how I schedule calls, feedback said...
our in-office employees are upset that they have to use more sick days than our remote workers — Ask a Manager
A reader writes: I’m the staff liaison to the board for updating the HR policies at a nonprofit where we’re transitioning to independence from our fiscal sponsor. We’re a small, mission-driven team, and while...
our new hires keep quitting after their first week — Ask a Manager
our new hires keep quitting after their first week by Alison Green on October 16, 2024 A reader writes: Several times recently, we’ve had new graduates accept a job at our company, then quit...
the company I want to work for employs a guy who’s abusive to women on dating apps — Ask a Manager
A reader writes: I have a tricky situation involving prior sexual harassment/creepy behavior by a potential future coworker at a job I’m applying for. A year ago, I matched with a man on a...
new employee isn’t cut out for the job, former boss blasts his music, and more — Ask a Manager
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Telling a new employee he’s not cut out for the job I began managing a new team last month. The team is very green...