how companies can build more equitable workplaces … and what’s getting in the way by Alison Green on January 27, 2021 Yesterday I printed an excerpt from Authentic Diversity: How to Change the Workplace for Good, by diversity and inclusion expert Michelle Silverthorn. Michelle was kind enough to talk with me about the work she does to help build more equitable companies. Here’s our conversation. Alison: Hi Michelle. Michelle: Hi Alison, thanks for having me. Shout-out to […] Read the full article →
company delayed telling us about a possible Covid exposure, coworkers won’t use my correct title, and more by Alison Green on January 27, 2021 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My company delayed telling us about a possible Covid exposure I am in Los Angeles in the midst of the ongoing Covid disaster. Our job is considered essential, so our office is still open and we’re doing a hybrid work-from-home/in-office thing. I live near the […] Read the full article →
my boss’s relative treats me like his personal assistant by Alison Green on January 26, 2021 A reader writes: I work as an administrative assistant for a small professional company. One of the owner’s older relatives, Karl, also works at the company and is a senior staff member. Karl frequently asks me to run personal errands for him on company and my off time, some of which are annoying and others […] Read the full article →
should I fake interest in the job during an interview? by Alison Green on January 26, 2021 A reader writes: What is your opinion on feigning enthusiasm for a job during an interview? For a few months now, I’ve been unemployed, like so many others. I’ve been actively applying to jobs that fit my skills and experience, but there aren’t many choices in my industry. It’s rare to find something to apply […] Read the full article →
your culture does not include everyone … or what employers need to do for racial equity by Alison Green on January 26, 2021 Remember last summer during the Black Lives Matters protests when so many companies announced their commitment to racial equity? Maybe yours was among them … and maybe yours, like so many, hasn’t followed that up with any real change. I want to tell you about Authentic Diversity: How to Change the Workplace for Good, a […] Read the full article →
I’m in trouble for sharing confidential info, boss is spying on our Zoom meetings, and more by Alison Green on January 26, 2021 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I got caught sharing confidential info I really screwed up at work and now I’m so scared of getting in trouble or getting fired that I don’t even want to go to work. I’m a supervisor of an administrative unit with the state, and I’m […] Read the full article →
my colleague’s auto-reply says she might never answer your email by Alison Green on January 25, 2021 A reader writes: Two months ago, a colleague introduced me to a colleague/competitor at a similar organization to mine. We were trying to figure out if there was merit in working together on a project or not, combining our skills. In the first email, I received an auto-response saying that they might not respond because […] Read the full article →
how to manage a combative, negative employee by Alison Green on January 25, 2021 A reader writes: I have an employee who I would really like to succeed, but her attitude makes it difficult for her to get ahead. She has an us vs them mentality when it comes to management and often takes a combative approach when discussing employee issues, policy changes, updates, or general feedback. It makes […] Read the full article →
my coworker refuses to wear a mask by Alison Green on January 25, 2021 A reader writes: My company implemented a mask policy (everyone must wear a mask whenever they are outside of their own office/cubicle) back in May, and a state mask mandate went into effect in July. Both of those things are still active, and my coworker Bob is still the lone hold-out on the mask rule. […] Read the full article →
what does an “end of day” deadline really mean, bathroom breaks on video calls, and more by Alison Green on January 25, 2021 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. What does an “end of day” deadline really mean? If something is supposed to be in EOD (end of day) Tuesday, can I send it late Tuesday evening (like 8 pm) or Wednesday morning? I assumed EOD meant that there wouldn’t be time in the […] Read the full article →