update: I walked in on employees having sex — and I think there’s a sex club in my office by Alison Green on June 30, 2015 Remember the letter-writer in April who walked in two employees having sex and then found evidence of an office sex club? (Is it even reasonable to write that so matter-of-factly? It doesn’t feel like it.) Here’s the update you’ve probably been waiting for. I first want to defend something I said in my original letter […] Read the full article →
how to build better relationships with other departments by Alison Green on June 30, 2015 Ever seen those people who seem to know and work well with everyone in your company, and as a result get things done faster and better? You can become one of those people too, if you put some effort into building relationships with other teams. Doing that isn’t just about building personal relationships – although […] Read the full article →
my friend is a terrible coworker by Alison Green on June 30, 2015 A reader writes: I work in the same small office (around 30ish people) as one of my good friends. We went to college together, and after grad school she had better luck finding a job than I did and helped me get this one. We were roommates for three years, though we mutually agreed to […] Read the full article →
managing someone who doesn’t want to move up, conflicting instructions, and more by Alison Green on June 30, 2015 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Managing someone who doesn’t aspire to move up I’m a fairly new department head with two direct reports. This is my first experience managing full-time staff (I’ve previously managed numerous short-term interns), and I’m curious if you have any advice for how to lead these […] Read the full article →
candidates who don’t respond to interview invitations by Alison Green on June 29, 2015 A reader writes: I have recently begun a position where I do a lot of applicant screening. I review resumes, conduct phone screens and participate in in-person interviews with my boss. (Thank you so much for your columns! They’ve been invaluable to me in looking for great candidates). I’ve always agreed with you that it’s […] Read the full article →
5 trends that are making your work life harder by Alison Green on June 29, 2015 Some recent workplace trends are good ones – such as the increase in telecommuting, a growing call for paid sick leave, and the gradually closing pay gap between men and woman. But not everything is moving in a worker-friendly direction; with many other work trends, employees are getting the short end of the stick. Here are […] Read the full article →
how to deal with customers hitting on support reps by Alison Green on June 29, 2015 A reader writes: I work at a smallish software company (just under 100 employees over 2 locations). I’m middle management in the technical support department, and we have a live chat system that we use to interact with customers. We usually have our pictures up in the chat window so people know who they’re talking […] Read the full article →
telling a coworker her shirt is too sheer, saying WTF at work, and more by Alison Green on June 29, 2015 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Should I tell my coworker that her shirt is too sheer? One of my coworkers has a white shirt that is sheer enough that her bra can clearly be seen through it. I’m not sure if I should say something to her – she’s worn […] Read the full article →
weekend free-for-all – June 27-28, 2015 by Alison Green on June 27, 2015 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. If you have a work question, you can email it to me or post it in the work-related open thread on Fridays.) Book Recommendation of the Week: […] Read the full article →
coworkers are reacting badly to my wardrobe upgrade, unpaid days off, and more by Alison Green on June 27, 2015 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. How can I tell my boss to stop commenting on my food and my weight? I recently got a new job, in a new city (many many thanks to your blog!). I work for a small non-profit and I love what I do. My boss […] Read the full article →