are work parties really just … work? by Alison Green on August 10, 2018 I recorded a piece for the BBC about work parties: Why do some people dread them? Are they mandatory, even when no one says that? And if they are mandatory, are they really just … work? It’s three minutes long and you can listen here (my segment is toward the end, starting at 49:27). Read the full article →
Ask a Manager in the media by Alison Green on August 3, 2018 Here’s some coverage of Ask a Manager in the media recently: The New York Times did a big profile of Ask a Manager earlier this week! (Written by the wonderful Jolie Kerr.) Separately, I also talked to the New York Times about what to do when a coworker is driving you crazy. I talked to Self […] Read the full article →
you don’t need to follow your dreams by Alison Green on July 10, 2018 I recorded a piece for the BBC about the problems with the career advice to “follow your passion” — including that it’s not highly actionable for most people and sets people up to feel like failures if they don’t end up in jobs they’re passionate about. I argue that it’s okay for work to be […] Read the full article →
negotiating more time off, sharing trip photos, and other questions about vacation by Alison Green on July 2, 2018 I was on the final episode of Marketplace Weekend this weekend talking about vacation time and how to get the time off you want. Some of the questions I answered include: Can you negotiate more vacation time? What if you’re not sure how long you’ll need to be gone? Can you use sick days for vacation? […] Read the full article →
Ask a Manager in the media by Alison Green on June 29, 2018 Here’s a round-up of Ask a Manager in the media recently, in case you’re interested in checking any of this out: * I talked to the New York Times about why office friendships can feel so awkward (this piece was written by Melissa Dahl, author of the wonderful Cringeworthy) * Fast Company listed the new […] Read the full article →
office kitchen wars, finding a good internship, and more by Alison Green on June 4, 2018 I recorded a piece for the BBC about office kitchen wars — why office kitchens are always so filthy, and the scourge of people stealing their coworkers’ food. It’s three minutes long and you can listen here. Also, I was on Marketplace this weekend, talking about summer internships, including what to do if you have an absentee manager […] Read the full article →
Ask a Manager in the media by Alison Green on May 25, 2018 Here’s a round-up of Ask a Manager in the media recently… * An interview on the BBC’s Business Matters * An interview with Gretchen Rubin about happiness * Some answers for Girls Night In about self-care at work * An interview with the New York Post about embracing fear at work * Five questions with […] Read the full article →
come see me in NYC on Tuesday night by Alison Green on May 21, 2018 If you’re in New York City, come see me on Tuesday night (tomorrow)! I’m speaking and will be doing lots of audience Q&A and signing books, and you should come! I’m told there will be wine. Details and tickets here. Read the full article →
some things about my mom by Alison Green on May 13, 2018 A few years ago, I wrote up some things about my dad, on what would have been his 71st birthday. My other parent is still here, thankfully, and so for Mother’s Day, here are some things about my mom: * She is an extrovert’s extrovert, but somehow ended up with two introverted daughters. She makes up for this by talking […] Read the full article →
Ask a Manager on Buzzfeed, Ask a Clean Person, and more by Alison Green on May 2, 2018 I wrote a piece for Buzzfeed about the #1 thing I’ve learned after reading 100,000 work advice emails (this piece is adapted from the intro to my book). You can read it here. Also, I know there are many fans of Jolie Kerr’s Ask a Clean Person podcast here and I was excited to be on […] Read the full article →