my employer is asking invasive questions as part of a “wellness benefit” by Alison Green on June 18, 2019 A reader writes: My company recently announced that they would be offering wellness benefits. They didn’t expand on any details in the announcement, and I assumed it would be something like discounted gym memberships or healthy snacks at the office. Instead, I got a message from a consultant about scheduling a 1-on-1 meeting to discuss […] Read the full article →
how to shut down gossip at work by Alison Green on June 18, 2019 A reader writes: My workplace is a generally nice place, but there is a lot of gossiping and complaining. Voices carry and we have a lot of people coming through, so there’s a risk that if people are gossiping, other people could end up overhearing colleagues talking about them or someone they know. It doesn’t […] Read the full article →
are these men hitting on me via LinkedIn or are they legit business contacts? by Alison Green on June 18, 2019 A reader writes: I’ve noticed in the past year or two there are quite a few people (typically middle-aged men) who are reaching out to me via LinkedIn (I am a 20-something woman) trying to recruit me. While I do have a lot of experience, I’m wondering if it’s odd that some of these professionals […] Read the full article →
interviewer asked about my politics, showing reliability on a resume, and more by Alison Green on June 18, 2019 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My team is reorganizing and I’m going to report to a peer My manager called me the other to tell he was making some changes, and I may not like them. But he doesn’t want me to see this as a demotion. He is going […] Read the full article →
can I ask my coworkers why they didn’t hire my daughter? by Alison Green on June 17, 2019 A reader writes: My daughter applied for a job at the university where I’m currently employed, in a department supervised by three very good friends of mine. I’ve known them all for over 20 years. I consider them great coworkers and friends. My neighbor also applied for the job. My neighbor has been out of […] Read the full article →
my employee caused a drunken scene at coworker’s wedding by Alison Green on June 17, 2019 A reader writes: I am a team leader in a very small company. My team only has two other members. A few weeks ago, one of them, Jamie, got married. A few other colleagues and I were invited to the evening reception. The other member of the team got drunk and was abusive to many […] Read the full article →
I’m the boss who’s always late by Alison Green on June 17, 2019 A reader writes: I’m part of the senior management of a small nonprofit organization (about 25 employees). I’ve been with the company for several years and have consistently been a stellar performer, which is why I’ve been promoted several times since joining the company. I do have, however, one major flaw — I am always […] Read the full article →
can I fly business class while my boss is in coach, employee keeps challenging my expertise, and more by Alison Green on June 17, 2019 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Employee keeps challenging my expertise I’m a new manager at a small advertising start-up that has a very open and transparent culture. I actively encourage my team to challenge and disagree with me, but I’m having issues with one of them doing so in a […] Read the full article →
weekend free-for-all – June 15-16, 2019 by Alison Green on June 15, 2019 This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. (This one is truly no work and no school.) Book recommendation of the week: Crampton Hodnet, by Barbara Pym, recommended by a commenter last weekend. A paid companion to an elderly spinster finds novelty when a handsome clergyman moves […] Read the full article →
open thread – June 14-15, 2019 by Alison Green on June 14, 2019 It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on anything work-related that you want to talk about. If you want an answer from me, emailing me is still your best bet*, but this is a chance to talk to other readers. * If you submitted […] Read the full article →