coworkers want money from me for a lottery by Alison Green on April 27, 2016 A reader writes: I just started a new job a few weeks ago. I recently learned that my coworkers gather an office lottery pool about two or three times per week. Since everyone contributes to it, my coworkers added money in my absence and asked me to pay them back. Is it wrong to feel […] Read the full article →
our boss will fire us if we don’t sign up to be a liver donor for his brother by Alison Green on April 27, 2016 Can your employer fire you if you refuse to be an organ donor? Read the full article →
discouraging friends from applying for a job on my team, coworkers won’t stop texting at night, and more by Alison Green on April 27, 2016 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Can I discourage friends from applying for a job in my department? I just finished grad school in a field where work is hard to come by. I did find a job after graduating and have been there about six months. It’s actually not in […] Read the full article →
my employee disagrees with my evaluation of his performance by Alison Green on April 26, 2016 He doesn’t need to agree with you, but he does need to be able to take the feedback and work on the things you’ve asked him to work on. Read the full article →
how to stay connected to colleagues when no one works in the same place by Alison Green on April 26, 2016 With teams increasingly likely to be spread out across the country, managers are facing new challenges about how to keep team members connected and engaged. Here are five strategies you can use to ensure that geographically remote team members don’t feel the distance. Having a standing one-on-one call with each remote team member. Otherwise, because […] Read the full article →
how can I convince my girlfriend to get a better job? by Alison Green on April 26, 2016 If you’ve committed to build a life together, how do you get on the same page about what your joint finances will look like when one person won’t job search? Read the full article →
my manager wants to come to my house, my commute is doubling, and more by Alison Green on April 26, 2016 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I resigned and now my manager and HR want to come to my house I resigned last week, effective immediately, yet HR and my boss want to come to my house this week and discuss something or other with regard to official documentation. I have […] Read the full article →
my new boss is treating me coldly by Alison Green on April 25, 2016 New boss is freezing me out — can I ask her what I did wrong? Read the full article →
5 unforced errors that could cost you a job offer by Alison Green on April 25, 2016 These mistakes that can kill your chances of a job offer, but you can easily avoid them. Read the full article →
I lose my motivation when my boss is out of the office by Alison Green on April 25, 2016 How can I ask my boss to supervise my work more closely when he’s away? Read the full article →