In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, possessing strong entrepreneurial skills is more crucial than ever. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, honing these skills can […]
Workplace Agility to Tackle Change and Uncertainity- 5 Tips to Develop, an absolute read
In today’s dynamic business landscape, workplace agility is more than just a competitive advantage, it’s a necessity. Agility in the workplace enables individuals and teams to adapt quickly to changes, […]
asking to change desks because you don’t like someone, are typos in a draft a huge deal, and more — Ask a Manager
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Is it unprofessional to ask to change desks because you don’t like someone? Two years ago I started a job […]
when can I ask a potential employer about working remotely? — Ask a Manager
A reader writes: I currently have a job that is hybrid/remote, with emphasis on remote. I go into the office when needed, but that may be once every couple of […]
Ask a Manager in the media — Ask a Manager
Here’s some coverage of Ask a Manager in the media recently: I talked to Vanity Fair about how human you should be in your out-of-office message. Bloomberg cited Ask a […]
my brother is my business partner and he keeps going MIA — Ask a Manager
A reader writes: I wrote you way back in 2021 when I was trying to decide whether or not to stay in the family business, and in 2024 I sent […]
Build strong work ethic with 10 stellar examplems
Have you ever imagined a world where every professional not only delivers their best work but does so consistently, meets every deadline without fail, and tackles each task with unwavering […]
coworker derails meetings, employer wanted a weekend interview, and more — Ask a Manager
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My coworker constantly derails meetings I have a coworker, Mary, who does not know how to stay on topic or […]
weekend open thread – November 9-10, 2024 — Ask a Manager
Having moved many times, my top tips are: 1. Move as little food as possible. Use up anything that’s open or perishable as you can and avoid buying new food […]
open thread – November 8, 2024 — Ask a Manager
I’m 0.2FTE but if I start late or I have to take a longer break I make up the time. If I put on my timesheet that I did four […]
telling an employee his pants are too revealing, unannounced video calls, and more — Ask a Manager
It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. How to tell an employee his pants are too revealing I need some guidance! We have a new high school […]
was it reasonable to fire a new hire who was too overwhelmed to work on day 3? — Ask a Manager
A reader writes: The clinic I work for filled a medical receptionist position. The new hire had worked as a receptionist for other offices for over 18 years. Sure, they […]