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“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.
karrier-hr-s-oktatsThis comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. Here are the rules for the weekend posts. Book recommendation of the week: The Daughter of Auschwitz, by Tova Friedman. One of the youngest children to survive Auschwitz tells her and her family’s story before, during, […] The post weekend open thread – July 11-12, 2026 appeared first on Ask a Manager.
karrier-hr-s-oktatsIt’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on any work-related questions that you want to talk about (that includes school). If you want an answer from me, emailing me is still your best bet*, but this is a chance to take your questions to […] The post open thread – July 10, 2026 appeared first on Ask a Manager.
karrier-hr-s-oktatsDo you keep your headphones on at the checkout? Or do you chat with people then never follow up? You need our expert guide to the new social faux pas – and how to avoid them. Continue reading…
karrier-hr-s-oktatsChloe Moffat, a 26-year-old, who worked as a personal assistant at the Treasury, committed suicide the day after attending a meeting about an unknown complaint, during which she was not allowed to bring a colleague. Her mother is requesting that the government agency change its practices. Chloe loved her job, and her work records were exemplary, as confirmed by the coroner who conducted the autopsy.
karrier-hr-s-oktatsDuring the last school year, the school guards had to intervene in more than three hundred cases, while they themselves were the victims of violence in dozens of cases.
karrier-hr-s-oktatsSeveral types of support can help families who find the start of school a significant financial burden. We will show you the opportunities for school start support in 2026.
karrier-hr-s-oktatsIt’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. Co-op student is now our manager My department’s gone through a bit of restructuring when it comes to team leadership (in a few years, we’ve gone through three managers to reporting to a director). We’ve received news that we’re going to have a manager again […] The post co-op student is now our manager, do executives never get real time off, and more appeared first on Ask a Manager.
karrier-hr-s-oktatsA reader writes: I’m curious to know your thoughts on when and what information is appropriate to share with the parents of minor employees. My general thinking is that the parents are still responsible for their minor children’s physical safety and emotional health, so there are certain aspects of work that are appropriate to share […] The post what info should an employer share with the parents of teenage employees? appeared first on Ask a Manager.
karrier-hr-s-oktatsHere are three updates from past letter-writers. 1. I’m training my replacement and he won’t stop hovering (#5 at the link) I know this was a long time ago (2018), but I thought I would send an update. One thing I didn’t mention originally since I didn’t want to risk being identified was that we […] The post updates: the hovering coworker, the late class aide, and more appeared first on Ask a Manager.
karrier-hr-s-oktatsDavid Armstrong, my colleague who passed away at the age of 91, spent more than six decades shaping the field of organizational psychodynamics. His ability to express complex ideas in simple terms allowed organizational psychodynamics to become a central focus of psychoanalytic thought. His skepticism and understanding helped consultants, entrepreneurs, and business leaders to understand the unconscious dimensions of work.
karrier-hr-s-oktatsIt’s almost time for Mortification Week 2026, and in preparation we need to hear your stories of mortifying experiences at work — yours or other people’s. Maybe you mistakenly emailed erotica to your entire team … or accidentally told a coworker it was “great to hear” of a colleague’s death … or accidentally threw condoms all […] The post let’s talk about your mortifying moments at work appeared first on Ask a Manager.
karrier-hr-s-oktatsYou can change the order and upload missing documents in the application system until July 9th.