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Employers need to have conversations about menopause, experts say
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Employers need to have conversations about menopause, experts say

“First and foremost, we have to have a culture that fosters safety so that people feel safe to ask for the support that they need,” said Patty Borst from consultancy The Partners Group.

By Ginger Christ

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my boss overshared about a coworker’s drinking problem karrier-hr-s-oktats

my boss overshared about a coworker’s drinking problem

A reader writes: I am a supervisor in a large department in an open office. A coworker in my department, James, reports to our department head, same as me. One week our department head was off and James approached me showing multiple signs of intoxication. He was running into furniture and slurring his speech, and […] The post my boss overshared about a coworker’s drinking problem appeared first on Ask a Manager.

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do I have to give notice when I quit my terrible job? karrier-hr-s-oktats

do I have to give notice when I quit my terrible job?

A reader writes: My supervisor is an obnoxious, inappropriate nightmare. When she is not outright ignoring my messages and emails asking for help on things that I cannot handle on my own, she is ranting about who she hates at the company or going on bigoted tirades. She told me that she will have to […] The post do I have to give notice when I quit my terrible job? appeared first on Ask a Manager.

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I’m a new grad struggling to figure out the unwritten expectations of my workplace karrier-hr-s-oktats

I’m a new grad struggling to figure out the unwritten expectations of my workplace

A reader writes: I just graduated this past semester and got a full-time job at an office, on-site for five days a week, nine hours a day. I’ve had plenty of internships before this job, so I’d like to say I’m familiar with workplace social norms and whatnot, but most of my experience has been […] The post I’m a new grad struggling to figure out the unwritten expectations of my workplace appeared first on Ask a Manager.

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my mom’s job relies on her too much, coworker sends me AI slop, and more karrier-hr-s-oktats

my mom’s job relies on her too much, coworker sends me AI slop, and more

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My mom’s job relies on her too much and she lets them I was an accident baby, and the man who fathered me didn’t really stay around, so it’s always been my mom. We had her side of the family such as my grandma, great […] The post my mom’s job relies on her too much, coworker sends me AI slop, and more appeared first on Ask a Manager.

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if a job says it’s hybrid, can I ask how firm that requirement is? karrier-hr-s-oktats

if a job says it’s hybrid, can I ask how firm that requirement is?

A reader writes: If a role is hybrid, but I don’t live in the area, is it reasonable of me to ask, “How hard and fast is the hybrid requirement?” My reasoning is so that I don’t waste their time and mine by applying if the hybrid requirement is non-negotiable and the job location is […] The post if a job says it’s hybrid, can I ask how firm that requirement is? appeared first on Ask a Manager.

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how can I be more patient with a frustrating employee? karrier-hr-s-oktats

how can I be more patient with a frustrating employee?

A reader writes: I have a employee I need to change my attitude toward. Miranda is good at her job, but she’s just so needy. I’ve worked to address some of that, like telling her not to walk around the office talking with everyone and keeping them from work, how to be better at reading […] The post how can I be more patient with a frustrating employee? appeared first on Ask a Manager.

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Welcome to the age of extreme job anxiety karrier-hr-s-oktats

Welcome to the age of extreme job anxiety

The workplace crisis affects everyone, regardless of age, gender, or industry. The experience of long-term unemployment is a personal topic that most people are reluctant to share. People often blame themselves for the situation, which makes open discussion difficult. After the 2008 economic crisis, a couple who had lost their jobs reported that, despite the difficulties, they had developed a deeper connection with their work, and a positive attitude helped them through the difficult times.

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A job that changed me: At the one-hour photo lab, customers were determined to immortalise their genitals on 35mm film. karrier-hr-s-oktats

A job that changed me: At the one-hour photo lab, customers were determined to immortalise their genitals on 35mm film.

During my time at the Rabbit Photo laboratory, I not only saw the local life through 35mm film, but I also got to know the intimate moments of the community. I didn’t apply to serve the needs of local photographers, but rather to support my university life: the money from my part-time job was used to buy festival tickets, Dr Martens shoes, and Poppy King lipsticks. The mini-lab was located in a corner of the Westfield Figtree shopping center, where I handled the Fuji film rolls.

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I overreacted to some feedback about my personality karrier-hr-s-oktats

I overreacted to some feedback about my personality

A reader writes: I overreacted to some feedback my boss gave me. I have a part-time job as a group fitness instructor at a gym that prides itself on inclusivity. The owner of the gym/my boss has been implementing new employee performance efforts. The feedback I received was overwhelmingly positive, which was exciting because I […] The post I overreacted to some feedback about my personality appeared first on Ask a Manager.

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