my employee faked an email by Alison Green on January 24, 2024 A reader writes: My employee lied and said she cc’d the payroll department on an email about another employee, but payroll didn’t see it in their inbox. When I followed up with her about this, she forwarded the email to payroll “again,” but in fact just typed in “payroll@mycompany.com” in the cc section of the […] Read the full article →
how to live with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) at work by Alison Green on January 24, 2024 What if you had a medical condition that caused you to have monthly fits of rage and sorrow? How would you deal with it at work? PMDD, or premenstrual dysphoric disorder, is a mood condition that impacts 5-8% of menstruators. It can mean wild mood swings, rage, anxiety, depression, and lethargy during the second half […] Read the full article →
coworker doesn’t come to the office even though it’s required, do I have to use the phone, and more by Alison Green on January 24, 2024 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. We’re required to work in-person, but my coworker doesn’t come in I work on a team that is separated into two teams: one with about 12 people and then my team of five. Our larger team works in the office three days a week. These days […] Read the full article →
new coworker with my exact experience got hired at a higher level than me — how upset should I be? by Alison Green on January 23, 2024 A reader writes: My new coworker starts today with a more senior title to me, and I’m struggling to not be upset. Here’s the timeline, with identifying details changed: I graduated college in 2020, and immediately got a job building healthcare software at a small company. I did that for two years and joined the […] Read the full article →
how to get severance pay when you’re fired or laid off by Alison Green on January 23, 2024 If you’re fired or laid off, can you expect or negotiate severance pay? What about if you’re resigning? You probably know that severance pay is an option in some situations, but you might not know when gets it, when, why, or how to take full advantage of your options. At New York Magazine today, I’ve […] Read the full article →
someone made a mean “self-evaluation” for my boss, and she’s punishing us all by Alison Green on January 23, 2024 A reader writes: Last year, a new manager, Rhonda, took over my team. In my company, it’s quite common for deadlines to be extended, and the manager decides which projects should take priority. Rhonda prioritized some projects that typically allow for many extensions and did not prioritize some that were more critical. Some team members […] Read the full article →
my boss announced layoffs while wearing sunglasses, writing job candidates are using AI in their applications, and more by Alison Green on January 23, 2024 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My boss announced layoffs while wearing sunglasses (yes, it’s Anna Wintour) You may have seen the reports last week that Anna Wintour wore sunglasses throughout the indoor, in-office Zoom meeting in which she announced corporate consolidation and immediate layoffs of many of those in attendance. […] Read the full article →
my employee complains he’s overwhelmed while golfing mid-day by Alison Green on January 22, 2024 A reader writes: My employee, “Jim,” has been in the workforce for about 2.5 years and with my company for 1.5 years. After working with him closely for that time, I’d rate his work ethic as 5/10 (it’s not a concern, but he’s not impressing). However, he seems to believe that his work ethic and […] Read the full article →
an employee keeps complaining about her boss, who I manage by Alison Green on January 22, 2024 A reader writes: I have an employee who I’m having a hard time understanding how to manage. I manage Jessica, who manages Cynthia. Cynthia is very meticulous and holds people to incredibly high standards. This sometimes makes her difficult to work with, as she gets upset when others don’t work in the same manner as […] Read the full article →
my company’s top exec is crowdfunding for their kid’s school project by Alison Green on January 22, 2024 A reader writes: While scrolling through notifications on LinkedIn, I found one from the CIO of the multinational firm I work for in an hourly, entry-level position. When I opened the post, I was stunned to see that the CIO was asking their professional network to donate money to their kid’s crowdfunding campaign. The kid […] Read the full article →