how can I alert people to the unprofessionalism of the organization that revoked my job offer? by Alison Green on September 3, 2013 A reader writes: For months, I have been planning on joining a nonprofit organization in another country, starting in September. We negotiated terms and I was told I had the position back in June. Since then, I have communicated frequently with the director of the organization, as well as several other staff members, to prepare […] Read the full article →
how not to reject job candidates by Alison Green on September 3, 2013 You’ve screened resumes, interviewed candidates, and now you’re ready to make a hire. But wait – while your attention might be focused on the new person who will be joining your staff, don’t forget about all those other candidates who are waiting to hear back from you. Yes, it’s rejection time. No one likes doing […] Read the full article →
my boss punched me, my new hire quit after three days, and more by Alison Green on September 3, 2013 It’s seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. My boss punched me in the arm I’m a 36-year-old woman who is in relatively good shape and had recently lost about 60 pounds, all from changing lifestyle and working out. My boss (an older man) was joking around with me. He was […] Read the full article →
can I ask about flexible hours in a job interview? by Alison Green on September 2, 2013 A reader writes: I have a tight time window to work since I need to bring my son to daycare every morning and pick up him every afternoon (I am a single mom and nobody can help me with this). My previous job’s work hours were suitable for me, but I got laid off and […] Read the full article →
when your boss is a raging alcoholic by Alison Green on September 2, 2013 A reader writes: I’m an avid reader of your blog, and a friend of mine has a situation that has left me bewildered, so we’re coming to you for help. He works as an administrative assistant for a very large, successful company, but his boss is a raging alcoholic. He goes out at lunch about […] Read the full article →
my staff keeps going to their old manager, horrible time-keeping rules, and more by Alison Green on September 2, 2013 It’s seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. My employees keep going to their old manager, rather than coming to me The person who formerly held my position was promoted and works right down the hall from me and the three people I supervise. Rather than come to me, the people […] Read the full article →
can a manager and employee vacation together? by Alison Green on September 1, 2013 A reader writes: I am a VP in the finance department. My boss wanted me to hire a person from another department who is my best friend. My boss knows this. She is a great worker. She gets no special privileges. She is treated like all the other staff. We had planned a vacation before […] Read the full article →