Alison Green

APRIL 18, 2024

I’m no longer at that job. This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Here are three updates from past letter-writers. Random people use our lactation room for breaks and lunch (#3 at the link) I really appreciated seeing your response and those of the commenters. I did eventually take the matter to HR.

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Alison Green

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Your column made me realize that my job/company was, while not the worst, fairly unreasonable. I started looking for a new job a little over a year ago and, while I love your column, I confess that I was pretty lazy. My resume was “okay” and I mostly applied to LinkedIn “Easy Apply” jobs so I wouldn’t have to customize a cover letter.

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Get Lighthouse

JANUARY 20, 2023

Any number of problems can stifle people, leaving them unmotivated and struggling to do their job. Sheryl Sandberg wrote about dealing with her husband's death, where no one knew what to say or how to help her. At many companies, low morale is a fact of life. Gallup's engagement stats show us year after year that little is changing.

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Peter Winick

AUGUST 11, 2023

How books can change the world with their ideas in ways that articles do not. He discusses how a few newer books have not done as well as expected and how difficult topics like climate change might play a part in those results. If fewer people are buying and reading books, why should a thought leader write one?

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Mind Tools Team Management

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Quiet firing is not the same as “ quiet quitting ,” which has also sparked extensive online debate. In quiet quitting, employees are in control: they choose to do the bare minimum of their duties to get by, whereas, in quiet firing, managers are in control. How Can You Spot Quiet Firing in Your Organization?

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Vantage Circle

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Even the employers preferred not to rehire those who had freely quit their positions. Despite how things may look, there are still plenty of job seekers on the market who are ready and willing to return to previous roles. Not long ago, the concept of boomerang employees was a little out of the ordinary.

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AUGUST 11, 2022

Unfortunately, that's not how careers work. Study after study after study finds this is what employees want more than anything else: 1) PwC's study of what attracts Millennials to new jobs (and away from your team): 2) Mary Meeker's Internet Trends Report: 3) Deloitte's Study of Millennials: One foot out the door. SHRM, 2019 ).

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Alison Green

DECEMBER 22, 2022

I would never have had the courage to explore my options if it wasn’t for your blog and insight, I tell coworkers all the time that we are helping professionals, not martyrs. I’m not quite sure how to explain what’s happening. It’s “where are you now?” Here are four updates from past letter-writers.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A recent Tiktok has gone viral where someone talks about how much they hate their job and how little energy they have after their workday ends. If you've ever hated your job, you know that feeling. It takes *a lot* more energy to do a job you don't like, than one you do. Are you happy at work?

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Alison Green

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

1. “I’ve had a full-time career for about 13 years, working different jobs in that time, and working my way up in terms of knowledge/title/pay. My most recent job wasn’t the best company or the most challenging job, but the pay was great for what I was doing, I was given a lot of autonomy, and I loved my coworkers.

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Alison Green

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

1. “I’ve been a religious reader of your blog since I finished my PhD and stumbled into the ‘real’ world more than a decade ago. And yet, I went from application to job offer in… literally 4 weeks, when I hadn’t expected to hear anything (if at all) for literal months. It’s your Friday good news!

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Get Lighthouse

JUNE 18, 2023

And while we see quotes from great leaders describe the importance of motivating people, they often do little to tell you how to actually do it. And while we see quotes from great leaders describe the importance of motivating people, they often do little to tell you how to actually do it. It’s more than you might think.

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Get Lighthouse

MAY 3, 2023

How can you tell if a company's culture is on a good track or not? If you care about culture, how do you know if you should join a company, or invest in them? Today we give you 7 key questions to ask a CEO in an interview that tell you a lot about the culture, and if you're an executive leader, how you can improve your culture. "Do

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Alison Green

JUNE 3, 2022

And that I was mortified and really sorry and how I was going make sure it didn’t happen again. This blog helped me immensely when I tried being brave enough to take responsibility. I still can’t quite believe it. This post, it’s your Friday good news , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

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DECEMBER 30, 2023

It provides critical advice on responding professionally when an employee quits your team. Losing a valued team member is always difficult, and how you handle their resignation makes a big difference. As another year comes to an end, it’s time to pause and reflect on your work and accomplishments.

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Peter Winick

MAY 4, 2023

Being a thought leader can be hectic – if you know how to find the audience that needs you most! ” We start our conversation by learning how Christina got started, writing bits and pieces about her best ideas and sharing them with readers and listeners. .” What does it take to write a book? Or host a podcast?

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Liquid Planner Collaboration

MARCH 11, 2020

And while not every person’s job function is able to accommodate the switch, those in roles that can have largely (and rapidly) adopted this practice as their new normal. How Leaders Can Develop Great Remote Management Skills. Top 5 Tips for Going Remote. I recently made the leap from commuting 2.5

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Alison Green

MAY 23, 2022

This post, my boss doesn’t know I’ve stopped going into the office, does everyone job-hop now, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. My manager also made a comment to that effect, saying “How would I know if you were there or not? It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go….

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Alison Green

MAY 20, 2022

My workplace is a meat grinder: everyone I started with has quit, is trying to quit, or is burnt out beyond belief. I’d written off getting a high-paying job until I finished a college degree. Looking back, I didn’t understand what the job market was like or what my skills were worth. It’s your Friday good news!

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Peter Winick

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Understanding engagement and how ideas connect with an audience. How does a thought leader get an audience to take notice, remember, and actively use the content you are putting out? To get a firm grasp of exactly what engagement means and how to get your audience there, I’ve invited Scott Gould to join me.

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Walk Me

MARCH 19, 2024

Job rotation is a hallmark of the best business training programs. This article will introduce you to the varied situations in which job rotation can make a difference. Job rotation is not a quick fix solution: but it could be a vital way to revitalize your overall training strategy. What is job rotation?

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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 12, 2024

It needed no external validation ( towards its own capabilities to succeed in that scenario), so it succeeded quite stupendously. This theory is based on the belief that a person is more likely to succeed based on how they think, behave, and feel — and the support of those around them.

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Get Lighthouse

OCTOBER 24, 2022

For example, 43% of those surveyed in a group of more than 2000 UK employees stated they left their jobs because of bad managers. The situation is similar in the United States, where Gallup’s study “ The State of the American Manager ” found that 50% of Americans have left a job to get away from a bad manager. to 2 times their salary.

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JUNE 21, 2022

Knowing how to build rapport is the foundation of forming any great relationship. Camille Fournier, author and former CTO of Rent The Runway, believes this as well as she described it in a post on her blog , calling it: Relatedness. " As a leader, you will lead people who want Relatedness in their job.

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Vantage Circle

APRIL 18, 2022

When it comes to relationships or politics, we use the term "gaslight" quite frequently. As per Vicki Salemi , a career expert, gaslighters tend to push you to question the facts and your capacity to execute your job. How Can You Identify A Gaslighter At Work? How Can You Identify A Gaslighter At Work?

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Alison Green

AUGUST 5, 2022

The person with the new teaching job (#5 at the link). “I LOVE my job and could not be happier. I was sure these jobs either didn’t exist or I would never be qualified enough to get one. I was sure these jobs either didn’t exist or I would never be qualified enough to get one. Thanks Alison!”

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Mind Tools Team Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

She said, "I was surprised by how difficult it was to return to work. I'm sure many people underestimate how hard it will be. It's such a huge context switch, and I feel it affected my confidence for quite some time. It's such a huge context switch, and I feel it affected my confidence for quite some time. Mel Dowding.

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AIHR

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

One team focuses on skills for the job, and the other is dedicated to asking cultural fit interview questions. Upon completion, new hires are offered US$2,000 to quit, providing an easy exit for staff who don’t feel they’re suited. If your hiring procedure doesn’t include cultural fit interview questions, it’s time for an overhaul.

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Alison Green

OCTOBER 28, 2022

1. “I discovered your column while working one of the worst jobs of my life (I lasted 8 months, and was their longest term employee in the role in over 5 years). CEO was so bad to work for I reported to 5 different managers between April and October, because they kept quitting after working with her.

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AIHR

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In this article, we list 21 must-read HR books that will help you do your job better – whether you’re a seasoned HR practitioner or just getting started in the field. They explain and discuss HR’s main responsibilities and how to handle them effectively. The field of Human Resource Management (HRM) is rapidly changing.

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Zenefits

JANUARY 27, 2023

Even though this isn’t news, many managers and leaders still have questions: How can I transform my company with the least possible risk? How can I keep up with the industry changes without compromising stability, functionality, and profitability? “He who has a why can bear almost any how.”

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Get Lighthouse

MARCH 28, 2024

Whether it’s you, a friend, or a colleague, being put on a performance improvement plan, it’s unfortunately a big deal; you need to realize the gravity of it, because it means you or they are not quite cutting it. "Hey - We need to talk about something important…. Do you understand what that means?” So this is about as serious as it gets.

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Walk Me

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The Great Resignation witnessed a significant wave of workers leaving their jobs. According to Oxford University, cultivating a healthy learning culture correlates with increased workplace satisfaction among employees, with happy workers being 13% more productive. What is a learning culture? Why is a learning culture important?

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Walk Me

MAY 4, 2023

Research helps you see how change management works. But how do you make a start with such a large body of work? But, by the time you’ve finished reading, you’ll understand how to start. We can’t say exactly how many change projects fail, although the 70% failure rate is probably a myth. For the rest of us?

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

To get this sent to your inbox every week, along with our latest long form essays on this blog, you can sign up here. In today’s edition, we cover the death of the inventor of MBWA, more data on hybrid work, one of my favorite lessons from the Book of the Month, and our long read covers the lessons for managers of a leadership classic.

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Vantage Circle

AUGUST 21, 2020

In other terms, from time to time, you'll need to find out how to cope with a toxic employee. The Volcano - They have huge anger issues and uses it quite often. The Upstart - They always think they know how to do everything, considering their way is a better way to do it. Common Types Of Toxic Employees.

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Alison Green

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

I am happy to say I started a new job a couple months ago! Cue a few Covid scares where I became quite ill, but I later realized it was all stress manifesting as illness, also a first for me. (Oh, This post, update: my coworker refuses to wear a mask , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. ” Yeah.

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