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网页A reader writes: I am the manager of a customer service team of about 10-12 members. Most of the team members are right out of school and this is their first professional job and their ages range from 22-24. I am about 10 years older than all of my employees. We have a great team and great working relationships.
when should you go to HR — and when should you not? - Ask a Manager
网页2021年9月22日 · That’s 100 percent true! But that doesn’t mean that HR is inherently untrustworthy or that you should expect them to be adversarial if you go to them with a problem. It just means that HR’s function is to serve the needs of the company. In many cases, serving the needs of the company also means …
how can I tell if I'm a good manager? — Ask a Manager
网页4 天之前 · byAlison GreenonOctober 2, 2024. A reader writes: I’ve recently started managing a team of several employees. While I love the work, I’m not oblivious to the fact I’m still very new at managing people and have lots of room to develop. I once heard a speaker say that bad bosses are typically clueless about how they are perceived by their ...
advice for new managers — Ask a Manager
网页2023年1月17日 · advice for new managers. by Alison Green on January 17, 2023. I’ve had a bunch of questions recently from new managers looking for advice. Here’s a round-up of past columns with advice for new managers. This is by no means comprehensive; there’s lots more advice if you look through the “being the boss” section of the archives.
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网页asking employee to have their eyes checked, frustrated with daughter’s new job, and more. weekend open thread — July 13-14, 2024. it’s the last day for a massive discount on the Ask a Manager job-hunting guide. open thread – July 12, 2024. feuding coworkers, is saying “my calendar is up to date” rude, and more.
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网页2024年9月27日 · Plus, here are my favorite posts, my books, some ways to connect, and instructions for asking a question.
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网页Some of my biases —. I believe the whole point of managing is to get things done. Everything else follows from there. I believe that employers and employees should just be straightforward with each other and not let things fester. Unless you’re deluded or a jerk, candor usually leads you someplace good.
2022 posts - Ask a Manager
网页open thread – December 30-31, 2022. my boss asked me to do her kid’s homework, written up for spitting, and more. updates: my coworkers complained I’m not working fast enough, and more. most popular posts of 2022. updates: the toxic positivity meetings, dramatic responses after not being promoted, and more.
all your interview questions answered - Ask a Manager
网页by Alison Green on April 16, 2024. Thank-you notes are a surprisingly controversial part of job-searching. Some hiring managers are staunch advocates of thank-you notes, to the point of insisting they won’t hire candidates who don’t send them. Others couldn’t care less, and will barely glance at thank-you notes that arrive.
hiring — Ask a Manager - how to interview and hire well
网页candidates ask so many questions that our interviews are running over schedule. by Alison Green on August 22, 2024. A reader writes: I am a manager in the process of expanding my team, so I have been interviewing many job seekers lately. We always give candidates a good 10 to 15 minutes at the end of the interview to ask us any questions they ...