should companies respond to Glassdoor reviews? by Alison Green on August 13, 2014 A reader writes: Is it a good idea for employers to reply to Glassdoor reviews? I’ve never really thought there was much to be gained from replying publicly to positive or negative reviews. What’s causing me to reconsider is one we received that’s just not factual about our interview and rejection process. I’m wondering if […] Read the full article →
shocking criticism in an annual review, job-fair-style interviews, and more by Alison Green on August 13, 2014 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Criticism in my annual review came out of the blue — and it didn’t come from my boss Every year, my manager gives me a review, mostly glowing, with a few minor points to work on. Nothing big, but issues I know about and focus on […] Read the full article →
how to make your boss adore you by Alison Green on August 12, 2014 It occurred to me recently that every boss I’ve ever had has told me at some point that I’m easy to work with. I’ve been thinking about why, and here’s what I’ve come up with. (To be clear, I’m far from perfect at this stuff; I just strive in this direction. Also, doing this stuff requires that you […] Read the full article →
my boss makes us all keep kosher for Passover by Alison Green on August 12, 2014 A reader writes: I work for a very small family business, with seven staff, four of whom are Jewish of various levels of observance. The owner, who is the second generation of the family and president of the company is an Orthodox Jew. While he is not pushy about his faith and the observances that […] Read the full article →
too much info is killing your productivity, brainstorming doesn’t work, and more by Alison Green on August 12, 2014 First, a note: If you need an I.T. person for a Mac-based environment, the best one I’ve ever known is looking for work in Colorado. I can personally vouch for his awesomeness. Email me if you want to be connected. Over at Intuit QuickBase’s Fast Track blog today, I take a look at several big work-related […] Read the full article →
does every job applicant deserve a reply, awful language at work, and more by Alison Green on August 12, 2014 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Should employers get back to all rejected candidates, or only people who were interviewed? I want to be a respectful hiring manger, and I totally agree that not getting back to people after an interview (whether you’re hiring or not hiring them) is extremely rude. Do […] Read the full article →
my office is forcing us to do karaoke for “fun” by Alison Green on August 11, 2014 A reader writes: Twice a year, my work throws a party to celebrate our successes. Think of this as a post-Christmas and post-tax season party. Usually it’s a simple affair – they hire out a room in a bar, we have a theme to dress up to (last year for tax it was green, the […] Read the full article →
why you shouldn’t quit your job until you’ve accepted a new one by Alison Green on August 11, 2014 Have you ever been tempted to quit your job even though you don’t have another one lined up yet? Maybe you’re sure you’re about to get an offer, or maybe you just can’t stand working for your current boss. It can be tempting to give your notice on the spot, but it can also be […] Read the full article →
my boss implied I let religion impact a hiring decision, a new employee is snarking at me, and more by Alison Green on August 11, 2014 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My boss implied I hired someone because of her religion What’s the best way to address my boss making an assumption that I hired someone based on an EEOC-protected category? I have a new manager who’s great overall. He speaks frankly and is helping me […] Read the full article →
Sunday free-for-all – August 10, 2014 by Alison Green on August 10, 2014 It’s the Sunday free-for-all. This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. Have at it. Read the full article →