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telling a coworker “that’s none of your business,” my team is mocking a coworker’s virginity, and more
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 coworker asks...
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can I refuse a reference check that’s taking too long?
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager . A reader writes: I’m in a role where I regularly manage students, so...
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should managers ever push back when employees calls in sick?
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager . A reader writes: Should there ever be limits on someone using their...
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someone or something is deleting our work emails
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager . A reader writes: My coworker, Jane, and I share a common Outlook...
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I feel horrible about reporting my boss’s tax fraud, limits on employee computer monitoring, and more
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 feel horrible...
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weekend open thread – April 8-9, 2023
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager . This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion...
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open thread – April 7-8, 2023
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager . It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open...
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my employee tears down other people, why can’t I work remotely if everyone else does, and more
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 employee tears...
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I can’t get out of low-level admin work
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager . A reader writes: I have a bachelor’s degree relevant to my...
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updates: I had to stay in a horrible hotel on a team-building trip, and more
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager . Here are three updates from past letter-writers. 1. I had to stay in...
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let’s talk about layoffs — how to prepare and the fall-out afterwards
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager . It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. A reader...
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my car was nearly stolen from work twice, mentioning my kids in my cover letter, and more
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 car was nearly...
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update: my mentor falsely accused someone of sexism on my behalf without my knowledge
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager . Remember the letter-writer whose mentor accused someone of sexism on...
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my new employee fell asleep in a meeting
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager . A reader writes: I have a new employee who started this week. So far...
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my coworker is having serious memory issues
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager . A reader writes: I work in a small office without a typical HR rep....
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employer lied when rejecting me, should I apply for a job in my partner’s small company, and more
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager . It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. An employer lied...
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a new manager says it’s a problem that our employee cries in meetings, at her desk, and during team lunches
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager . A reader writes: I manage a team of eight. We have all been with this...
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I had a great interview — why haven’t I heard anything back?
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager . You had a great job interview, nailed every question, and left feeling...
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hiring a manager with strong religious beliefs about women submitting to men
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager . A reader writes: My company recently hired a new shipping manager....
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intrusive medical questions at work, do I seem too busy, and more
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager . It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Answering...
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the Tupperware lawn party, the parking commandment, and other stories of passive-aggressive notes at work
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager . Earlier this month we talked about passive-aggressive notes at work...
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my intern is refusing assignments because of her politics
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager . A reader writes: I run a large museum, and we are currently running a...
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after I resigned, my employer accessed my personal email to find out details about my new job
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager . A reader writes: I recently resigned from a job I have been at for...
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my boss wants to be at the hospital for my coworker’s surgery, taking vacation time when your team is understaffed, and more
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 boss wants to...
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weekend open thread – April 1-2, 2023
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager . This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion...