my employee keeps freaking out that lower-paid coworkers aren’t as productive as he is by Alison Green on July 27, 2022 A reader writes: I have an employee, Tim, who is a highly focused, highly productive member of the team. He frequently has personality clashes with others on the team that usually, but not always, stem from an imbalance of work. Tim has been our “old reliable” in his role, while many others have come and […] Read the full article →
can I train people not to bother me when I have headphones on, I promised to tell my boss when I’m job-searching, and more by Alison Green on July 27, 2022 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Can I train people not to bother me when I have headphones on? I am a supervisor at a small public library (10 full-time people). Our office in the back is an open office plan. I am next to the employee entrance/exit, staff bathrooms, and […] Read the full article →
should you always ask for the top of the salary range? by Alison Green on July 26, 2022 A reader writes: I work in an expensive city with a thriving job market, and I am in the middle of a job search/hiring process, leaving a pretty severely underpaid job. Luckily, this potential new position has a salary range posted in the job listing. The range is about $10,000. My current job salary is […] Read the full article →
how do I juggle different employers’ timelines when I’m interviewing? by Alison Green on July 26, 2022 A reader writes: I am in the middle of job-searching and one of the most stressful parts is the different timelines that organizations are on. Some get back to you in 16 hours (as was the case with a first interview I had this week), some get back to you in a month (as is […] Read the full article →
a dispute about customer skills is tearing apart my agrotourism business by Alison Green on July 26, 2022 A reader writes: My two business partners (and their spouses) and I operate a successful agrotourism business, including an inn where guests come to enjoy delicious food, luxury accommodations, and the chance to do light agricultural work while being outside in the sunshine and fresh air. I own 70% of the company and they split […] Read the full article →
ridiculously long job application, mistakes in your cover letter, and more by Alison Green on July 26, 2022 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Is this application process excessive? I am applying for a director position that I was recruited to apply for (via a LinkedIn recruiter). The job description has changed and so have the requirements. I am beginning to think the application process is excessive? The process […] Read the full article →
my friend won’t stop complaining about the candidates I’ve referred to her by Alison Green on July 25, 2022 A reader writes: I wanted your thoughts about a situation involving a friend of mine. We used to work together in the same department of the same company; I left a few years ago and no longer work at the company at all, while she was promoted to director. Outside of work, we have stayed […] Read the full article →
candidates who say they’re open to relocation … but really aren’t by Alison Green on July 25, 2022 A reader writes: I’m hiring for my small company. We have found a candidate for one of our teams who would be perfect. The role is based in New York and our candidate lives in LA. Before initiating the interview process, I asked my candidate if she would be open to relocating. We prefer to […] Read the full article →
my relative is lying about race to get a job in my department by Alison Green on July 25, 2022 A reader writes: A relative I haven’t spoken to in years is fraudulently applying to my department at a large university. To put it simply, this is a potential Rachael Dolezal situation. “Connie” is applying for a research and teaching position in my department. Her mother was married to my uncle for about 15 years […] Read the full article →
can I ask out my interviewer, are Yahoo email addresses unprofessional, and more by Alison Green on July 25, 2022 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Can I ask out the HR person who interviewed me? I recently completed an interview with the HR recruiter for a company that I had applied for. I really enjoyed speaking with her and wanted to maybe connect with her and perhaps ask her out […] Read the full article →