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am I too old-fashioned about employee lateness?

A reader writes: I feel it is non-negotiable that — except for cases of emergenc...

does HR-mandated manager training ever fix bad bosses?

A reader writes: Does HR-mandated manager training actually work, ever? I had a ...

Urban Style Meets Comfort: Essentials Hoodie

Essentials Hoodie

my friend hired me but isn’t paying what we agreed, we ...

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My friend hired me but isn’t...

housekeeping update

The work on the site is (hopefully) complete, and comments are turned back on. T...

in a hiring process, when should I ask about things tha...

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I can only rate one person on my team “exceptional,” bo...

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open thread – April 11, 2025

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weekend open thread – April 12-13, 2025

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boss won’t stop wearing perfume that gives me headaches...

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can I ask my boss not to scream at me with her door open?

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should I hire back a bully?

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I have to give an employee feedback, but I’m not allowe...

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coworker is making our friend break-up really weird, Li...

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work trainers are pushing us to share race, religion, s...

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my company only lets parents work from home

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