What are the differences between working for a female boss and a male one?
There’s good and bad to both. It’s more about the person rather than the gender.
How could your coworkers make your job easier?
There is a problem with physical threats and racist remarks I know Someone personally who has went through this and the manager had done...
How often do you have your work stolen at lunch?
Never. We get free lunch.
What are some signs your company has an enviable culture?
High stress level and short tempers around the office
How do I get ready for a new office job after I've been out of work for a while?
Review latest news update, and see what's new. Google and many online search engine is on your fingertip. Use the technology to update...
How can I get more mentorship at work?
Ask around for recommendations of people to ask and set up regular meeting with whomever you choose. Make sure you have specific questions...
Should I use work time or personal time to go to the doctor or dentist?
Ideally company time if you can, but generally sick time. However, different companies have different policies on this. One company I worked...
What is the best advice you can give to a first time manager?
Read books and articles about leadership.
I am in my 20s. Why should I care about a work-life balance?
You're just a cog in the machine. No one will care about your life but you so it's your choice what you want to make of it. However, if you...
How can I make someone work faster without stressing them out?
Have a conversation with them & ask what is slowing them down. Is the issue that your time expectations are unreasonable or is the issue...
How should I deal with a boss that plays favorites?
Don't care if it doesn't effect paycheck. If it does - leave.
What are the benefits of working in an office vs. working from home?
discipline; environment is very important for productivity and home environment isn't meant for working. Unless you have a home office -...
How would you feel about working abroad for a bigger paycheck?
I am working abroad for bigger paycheck :)
I am planning on asking for a raise in a few months. What should I do now to improve my chances of getting a raise then?
if you have been doing good job - nothing else needs to be done; if you haven't - there is nothing you can do at this point
I am being asked to lie on behalf of my company, what should I do?
decline and persuade them to tell the truth
Why are workers who do not try to get promoted looked down upon?
Don't know, if people are happy with their position & responsibilities and don't want more or something different, good for them for finding...
Do you plan to retire or will you work until you can't anymore?
I hope to retire from the main job & then continue to do things that I like (volunteer) & turn my hobbies into minor money makers to...
I have been caught in a lie at work. How can I regain my coworkers' trust?
Apologize, admit you made a mistake & stop lying. Depends on the lie, how often you have lied, if you took the blame (or passed it on to...
Why should I attend company parties if I don't feel like it?
Depends on your position or department, for some people it is more important to make an appearance if nothing else so higher-ups see you and...
Does hard work always equal results?
Not at all, there is the old saying "Work Smart Not Hard..." and some can work hard & do their best and get nothing but more work piled on,...
As a manager, how can I most effectively ask my employees to work overtime?
Just straight up ask or offer, very seldom will most turn down the chance to get some overtime.
Even if I am a transparent manager, what are things I should never tell my employees?
Gossip about other employees in your group. and most importantly, LIES. Never ever lie.
How can I tell if I would be happier in a startup or the corporate world?
If you are creative and energetic - go start-up. If you like to have rules and procedures for everything -- and enjoy office-politics -- go...
How often do you interact with members of your executive team?
Never. My supervisor won't allow anyone in our department to talk to the Executive team unless he is also in the room.
Do you think it is important for employees to have face to face time with their CEO?
Absolutely. Too often (as happens at my company) the CEO only hears one perspective from a department, which frequently masks serious issues...
What is the single biggest green flag during a job interview?
When they start asking about your earliest availability
What are some tips for working in a female-majority workplace?
don´t make insensitive remarks about ¨Female Problems¨ Don´t patronize them. Keep your hands to yourself!!
How can I transition from a part time role at my company to a full time position?
let the boss your interested in full time and make yourself available.Always be ready for a opening by word of mouth or just keep reminding...
What is the best way to give you boss advice without getting in trouble?
depends on the advice , otherwise you should be humble and honest without threat
How can I prove to my manager that I am ready to be a manager myself?
Ideas and cooperating in team effort and making improvements to the business at hand and implementing other employees to follow good work...
