Alison Green

APRIL 18, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. My boss says I’m an “unapproachable” manager Thank you for answering my letter, and thank you to everyone who commented. Your answer and peoples’ descriptions of their own unapproachable managers helped me realize that I was actually pretty approachable!

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AIHR

MARCH 6, 2023

A screening interview is a preliminary stage of the hiring process that enables HR professionals to evaluate a large pool of candidates and determine if they possess the minimum requirements for the position. Contents Why screening interviews are important in the hiring process What is a screening interview?

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

By asking the right questions. Today’s post covers a range of mentoring questions to ask your mentee that will help you make the most of your mentor sessions from Day 1 to Day 1001. I don’t think I would have made it without her” “Vikram showed me how to get noticed and build the skills that unlocked my career.”

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DECEMBER 5, 2022

What's a manager to do?!? In my hundreds of conversations with managers in building Lighthouse , one of the common questions I've heard is that you don't know what to do when your team member doesn't have a clear answer in mind on their goals. But you can help them find the answer to this question, in just a couple of steps.

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AUGUST 19, 2022

"The difference between mere management and leadership is communication." - Winston Churchill. Today, we look at what to talk about in your skip level meetings, with specific questions you can ask to improve communication throughout your organization. 55 Questions to Ask in a Skip Level Meeting to Improve Your Leadership.

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AIHR

AUGUST 1, 2022

In a talent acquisition specialist interview, you’ll be asked a series of questions specific to this role, and having a good idea of what these might be along with how to prepare for them will help you make a great impression. Role-specific interview questions for talent acquisition specialists.

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Vantage Circle

APRIL 12, 2023

But how do you determine the right culture fits among your employees or new hires? It is the degree to which your employee's or potential hire's values and behaviors align with your company's core values and behaviors. Let me explain with an example- Apple and Google, for instance, have different work cultures.

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DECEMBER 30, 2023

7 Essential Tips For Effective 1-On-1 Meetings With Your Manager This classic post continues to be in high demand, because many managers and team memebrs alike struggled in 2023 to have meaningful 1-on-1s with their bosses. 1-on-1 meetings are foundational to building strong working relationships between managers and employees.

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JULY 8, 2022

It's an essential question every leader must ask themselves. Here's the leadership scenarios we're covering: 1) Handling an employee's idea 2) Taking questions from your team 3) Managing the unknown 4) Working with different personalities and cultures 5) Rolling up your sleeves 6) Promoting people on your team.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Fortunately, being a manager gives you plenty of ways to love your job: Encouraging and supporting others Seeing your people work together as a team and thrive Watching and helping your people grow Helping solve problems others were struggling with Working daily with quality people you hired And I'm sure you can think of others.

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AIHR

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In this blog, we’ll dive deep into the art and science of crafting a candidate persona. This handy tool serves as a guide for attracting and recruiting candidates who are the best fit for your organization. We’ll explore the step-by-step process of defining your ideal candidate. Let’s dive in! Contents What is a candidate persona?

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JANUARY 11, 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. Be realistic about your situation For those of you working at startups, it's a no-brainer to hire problem solvers. What a start to the year. I hope you got the chance to really recharge, because Q1 is here.

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Vantage Circle

OCTOBER 17, 2022

This blog is an overview of all you should know about employee spotlights. Later, you can post the conversation's transcript in blog format. Blog posts. Additionally, you can write a brief blog post and establish a list of relevant questions for your employee. Digital spotlight platforms.

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

If you answer yes to either of those questions, you probably heard of Patty McCord and Netflix. Managers have one, essential job. Great hiring is hard work. Do you care about the culture of your organization? Are you actively trying to shape or improve it? Culture from Reed Hastings. Solve problems with discipline, not process.

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JULY 5, 2022

And yet, many managers struggle with one on ones and don't know what to do to fix them. Sometimes fixing your one on ones is as simple as asking some fresh questions , or making sure you have a foundation of trust and rapport before you talk about heavier topics. You'll reduce turnover : People leave managers , not companies.

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JULY 22, 2022

One on one meetings are a cornerstone to an effective manager <-> team member relationship, from small startups to giant companies. What you talk about, and the one on one meeting questions you ask, make all the difference in the performance of your team. And to read all the 1:1 questions go in order, read on.

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Alison Green

AUGUST 12, 2022

This post, it’s your Friday good news , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Together with another one of our friends, we crafted a script for her to use when calling the hiring manager. It’s your Friday good news!

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Do you struggle with what questions to you ask your manager during your one on ones? What about one on ones with managers that report to you? That’s why it’s crucial to know which questions to ask your manager during your one on ones. Part 1: 23 Questions to Ask Your Boss During One on Ones.

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Alison Green

JUNE 20, 2022

This post, updates: should I lie on my resume, offering references on me as a manager, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. season at Ask a Manager and I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. It’s a special “where are you now?”

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AUGUST 23, 2022

Or do they always quickly agree with anything you say and tell you everything is "good” when you ask? If you're like most managers, you probably wish you could get more feedback from your team. A good manager takes accountability for the results they want. Are you getting good feedback from your team?

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OCTOBER 24, 2022

At some point ( ~10 direct reports ) you can't manage everyone yourself. They're also much more likely to successfully pick up where you left off managing the team members you hand off to them. Chances are though, if you are going to promote from within your team, they are likely to have limited or no management experience.

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Alison Green

DECEMBER 16, 2022

This post, it’s your Friday good news , was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. 1. “I wanted to write a note to you to express my thanks to you and the wonderful community at Ask a Manager. It’s your Friday good news! A second important component was networking.

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Walk Me

JUNE 16, 2021

In this post, we’ll cover some of the most important offboarding interview questions to ask when employees depart the organization. Asking the right questions, after all, is necessary if you want to obtain useful information from employees. 7 Offboarding Interview Questions to Ask Departing Employees.

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LSA Global

APRIL 9, 2024

Virtual Interview Tips to Hire Top Talent: Unveiling the Secrets The benefits of virtual interviews have caused most employers to conduct initial interviews online, rather than in person to open up their talent pool, inject flexibility into the recruiting process, test candidates remote technical savvy, and reduce travel expenses.

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Zenefits

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Experienced HR teams are well-aware of the sheer amount of new hire paperwork involved with onboarding new employees. They apply to the onboarding experience for all new hires , whether they’ll be performing remote work or working in-house. That’s especially important for new remote hires. In the U.S.,

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Alison Green

JANUARY 27, 2023

This post, it’s your Friday good news , was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. After 6 years in my position I applied for the job only to have them hire an external candidate who used to work for the company 4 years ago and with whom I had some history of conflict when we worked together previously.

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Alison Green

AUGUST 18, 2022

This post, updates: former coworkers crashed my party, asked to deep-clean the office, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. To make matters worse, my old boss is a terrible manager (which I knew, why on earth did I think calling him was a good idea??)

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Walk Me

MARCH 29, 2022

Ideally, any organizational change process is strategic, well considered and managed carefully. It is important for employers to ask themselves a series of searching questions before starting this process, so everyone involved has a clear sense of purpose and a feeling of involvement and ownership. Are these goals measurable?

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Zenefits

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Your business may choose to present a story highlighting an employee’s success and their journey to achieve results. Such employee appreciation programs can contribute to high morale, increased productivity, and increased business sales. And for HR professionals, they can help improve employee acquisition and reduce high turnover.

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AIHR

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Effective recruiting strategies help you source, attract, identify, hire, and retain talented professionals who contribute to your organization’s goals. You can ask employees what they prefer if you have the option. We’ve rounded up 17 of the best recruiting strategies so that you can build the team your company needs to thrive.

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JUNE 9, 2023

Quitting as a manager is always difficult, and it's not an easy decision. However, it's one of the many questions we've heard before. In the process of growing Lighthouse and writing this blog, we have talked to a lot of leaders. "I'm a mid-level leader at my company and really unhappy. Do they feel sold out or left behind?

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Walk Me

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Recently, more and more hiring managers are concerned with how candidates will adapt to change – interview question and answers will often aim to assess traits such as adaptability, flexibility, learning, and resilience. Below, we’ll look at how to address interview questions that revolve around adapting to change.

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Alison Green

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This post, it’s your Friday good news , was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. 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. It’s your Friday good news!

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Alison Green

JULY 15, 2022

This post, it’s your Friday good news , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. You didn’t publish my letter, but you did link me to a helpful related question you had answered for someone else. I was able to prepare ahead of time and come up with answers and questions I felt confident in.

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AIHR

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Whether you’re a fresh graduate interested in Human Resources Management or a seasoned professional who wants to switch careers, you might wonder how to get into HR. Meanwhile, the employment of HR managers is projected to grow by 9% in the same period, with around 14,800 openings each year. 9 tips for how to get into HR.

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Alison Green

AUGUST 5, 2022

This post, it’s your Friday good news … with updates , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. My manager frequently asks what my interests are and gives me projects to keep me engaged and challenged. The person with a new job after a horrible manager (#1 at the link). Thanks Alison!”

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Alison Green

DECEMBER 22, 2022

This post, updates: I got Covid at work and my company won’t cover my sick time, and more , was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. It’s “where are you now?”

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