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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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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

What's your reaction to the FCC's repeal of net neutrality?
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Very worried
Somewhat worried
Neutral
Not really worried
Not worried at all

How much does the layout of your office affect your mood while at work?

  • It depends on the industry and the individuals.

5 answers • Office Culture

What kind of impact do you think the Trump Administration tax plan will have on the economy?
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Fantastic
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No impact
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Terrible
How would you rate the future outlook for your company in 2018?
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Awful

What is the difference between working for a first time startup founder vs a seasoned one?

  • The seasoned one is more likely to know what is going on.

17 answers • Office Culture

Do you think the benefits of Artificial Intelligence will outweigh the potential risks?
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Yes
Male
Yes

Are there certain positions or fields where a bias towards hiring better looking people is okay?

  • Absolutely not. It is just like the question of hiring someone based on skin color.

19 answers • Office Culture

How can you tell in an interview if a company's culture is authentic?

  • Almost all companies present an open, caring, nurturing culture, with good honest management who care about the worker, very few have it....

14 answers • Office Culture

Do you believe the #TimesUp movement will result in progress in relations between men and women in the workplace?
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Female
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Male
Yes

How do startup cultures change as the company scales?

  • Many more people and types of people to deal with as the company size grows. Differing personalities, backgrounds, ways of doing things &...

8 answers • Office Culture

What were some managerial traits of the best boss you ever had?

  • Be a leader, not a boss. Set the example you wish to see from your crew.

37 answers • Leadership

What's your opinion of what the overall business climate will be like in 2018?
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Amazing
Good
Neutral
Downturn
Awful

How can I deal with a boss taking credit for my work?

  • Change your schedule I when your boss isn't working, that way when you do a great job everyone will know that you did it

15 answers • Leadership

Why do hiring managers frown at long resumes?

  • Often it's fluff I don't want to see. i'll lose interest. Be brief, factual and save the rest for the interview.

14 answers • Office Culture