when you manage a bad manager by Alison Green on June 17, 2009 A reader writes: I own a beauty supply business. My problem is that the manager I’ve hired doesn’t seem to be doing a good job with managing the employees. I work on his days off and admit that the workers are a bit lazy. When I do tell them what it is they have to […] Read the full article →
how the recession has changed hiring – for employers by Alison Green on June 15, 2009 I suspect hiring managers everywhere could tell you exactly when the economy imploded: Starting last fall, I started seeing dramatic differences in the hiring process from the employer’s side. Everyone knows how the recession has impacted job-seekers — there are fewer jobs and lots more competition — but here’s what it looks like from an […] Read the full article →
when professional contacts contact you via Facebook and other personal sites by Alison Green on June 15, 2009 A reader writes: I work for a mobile company which is the market leader in what we do. I have been working in India, and has now been working out of the global head office for the past three years. I work on HR projects which have nothing to do with recruitment in either the […] Read the full article →
dropping off your resume in person by Alison Green on June 13, 2009 A reader writes: What type of cover letter should you write to go with your resume when you are going to drop off your resume at several different companies? I have several years experience in the loan processing field and want to go to companies in this field and ask if it is ok to […] Read the full article →
accepted job offer but still waiting to hear on another by Alison Green on June 12, 2009 A reader writes: I was contacted by Firm A, a place that I’ve freelanced with in the past, and have always been on excellent terms. They flew me out twice, and I interviewed with over 15 people and to a person felt a very good connection and fit. But I totally understand that they may […] Read the full article →
new boss may face resentment from old employee by Alison Green on June 11, 2009 A reader writes: I’m starting a new office management position where I will be “the boss.” My new boss wants a clear cut idea of how I will be walking in and starting off. According to my new boss, one of the people working there may have some resentment toward me — I am replacing […] Read the full article →
a new home for the Carnival of HR by Alison Green on June 10, 2009 As many of you know, the Carnival of HR was started by the Evil HR Lady in February 2007 and quickly grew into a popular compilation of recent posts from the best of the HR and management blogging community. In September of last year, I became its temporary foster parent. And now we’re turning it […] Read the full article →
do not become your friend’s boss by Alison Green on June 10, 2009 One of the toughest challenges a manager can face is also one aspect of the job that, at the start, often seems like it’s going to be great–managing a friend. Contrary to what nearly everyone thinks when they’re first considering it, it’s really hard. Indeed, very few people come out of it with their friendship […] Read the full article →
how to explain previous boss was demented? by Alison Green on June 7, 2009 A reader writes: My last job was really successful and exciting and I would love to talk about it at length with future employers since I think it’s very interesting and highlights a lot of my strengths. I started as an unpaid intern and was promoted to paid assistant within two months. I had a […] Read the full article →
boss forces coworkers to all share an email account (really) by Alison Green on June 5, 2009 A reader writes: Four of us share a gmail address at our small nonprofit. We all work remotely and meet face to face once a month. We label individual mail by name with the gmail folder system. The director encourages staff to read each other’s gmail. The rationale for this system is that as we […] Read the full article →