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What are your biggest work distractions?
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Social Media/Internet
Coworkers/Boss
Family
Personal Finances
Health

Where should the line be drawn for expensing food/hospitality on business trips?

  • I think it's cheating to spend more than you usually would on yourself on dining, etc., unless you are entertaining a very high-value...

12 answers • Office Culture

How many phone/in person interviews did you have before you were hired at your current company?
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1
2
3
4
5 or more

Why does my boss continue to encourage a toxic culture when it hurts productivity?

  • Because the boss does notn know what goes on day to day w/in the office

17 answers • Professional Development

How’s the work life balance at your company?
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Excellent
Good
Neutral
Not Great
Terrible

How will you know when its time to retire? Should I ever retire?

  • When you become so cynical that you even can't stand your thoughts/actions about your job. If you can't physically do the job/work. Do you...

6 answers • Professional Development

Where is the line drawn between "acting professional" and having fun at work?

  • Depends on your work place. Intention and perception are the only two pieces that matter when making this decision. If the activity is done...

55 answers • Professional Development

How long did you have to wait before you heard a response after your last interview?
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Same day
Within a week
1-2 Weeks
2-4 Weeks
4+ Weeks

What are some tips for giving an employee a negative but constructive review?

  • Be clear, be direct. Don't try to understate mistakes or problems. People deserve honesty and clarity. When you're honest with each other,...

44 answers • Leadership

As a manager, when is it okay for an employee to stand up to you?

  • Stand up I think is the wrong approach. I think engaging in a conversation about ideas for alternative approaches is good. create a...

14 answers • Leadership

How difficult would you rate the interview process at your current company?
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Very Difficult
Difficult
Average
Easy
Very Easy

How does having a work dress code affect company culture?

  • It can set an attitude of what is acceptable.

17 answers • Office Culture

Why do Americans get less vacation time than Europeans?

  • Some Americans are overly invested in their jobs. Americans self identify more with what they do as who they are. I think Americans who are...

15 answers • Office Culture

Did your interview process give you a good representation of the culture at your company?
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Female
Yes
Male
Yes

How can managers ensure that remote workers feel included in company culture?

  • I am not sure that being included in the company culture is something remote workers want. They may enjoy being separated from it. It may be...

8 answers • Leadership

How often is too often when job hopping in the tech industry?

  • Less then 3 years, but every 3 years is a bad trend as well. A career with non-consecutive 3 year engagements, along with some 5 plus...

29 answers • Professional Development

How was your overall experience interviewing at your current company?
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Female
Yes
Male
Yes

What subtle clues do bosses give that they're unhappy with your work?

  • Giving suggestions, maybe you should do this, maybe you should try that. Constantly checking up on you.

54 answers • Leadership

Will an employement gap from quitting my job look bad on my resume?

  • Generally speaking, yes, unless you can justify the gap.

41 answers • Professional Development

What’s the worst quality a Boss could have?
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Micromanager
Disorganized
Overly Critical
Impatient
Know-It-All

How has the workplace improved for women since the #metoo movement?

  • Yes. It has made people more aware of sexual abuse or discrimination happening in the work place towards women, and has made it easier for...

39 answers • Professional Development

Is it ever okay to turn down a work request "because it is not my job"?

  • While it should be okay, depending on the work environment you do it anyway.

40 answers • Office Culture

Do you think having children holds people back in their careers?
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Female
Yes
Male
Yes

When is it okay to fire high-performing employees?

  • Depends on attitude and if a team player.

60 answers • Office Culture

Is cryptocurrency a scam?
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Female
Yes
Male
Yes

What are some key signs at a workplace that layoffs are coming?

  • Purchase of or by a competitor; downturn in market; cost cutting initiatives; hiring freezes; early retirement offers.

34 answers • Office Culture

Should bosses get annoyed when their employees ask for a raise?

  • Are they kicking butt or just want more money? It totally depends on why they are asking, and most importantly, what kind of employee they...

49 answers • Leadership