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should I tell an employee she should take less time off if she wants better projects? - Ask a Manager
A reader writes: I work in an industry notorious for poor work-life balance. Our company has an unlimited PTO policy, with most people on the team taking about 15-20 days, usually no more than five straight days at a time. (So one week off per quarter, just about) I have a team member who has […]
updates: employee gets special privileges because she’s dating an NBA player, and more - Ask a Manager
Here are three updates from past letter-writers. 1. Employee gets special privileges because she’s dating an NBA player I didn’t have time to go to my manager regarding your advice because days after your response was posted, Cersei’s boyfriend broke up with her. As a side note, she lived with him in his very nice […]
HR says I can’t use sick leave for a family emergency, coworker won’t do his work, and more - Ask a Manager
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. HR says I can’t use sick leave for a family emergency Recently, “life happened” and I took a day off from work because I needed to take care of some things and I wasn’t feeling mentally well. I emailed work in the morning and said […]
Executive Job Search: Turning Networking Roadblocks into Results - Career Solvers
For executives, networking during a job search is both one of the most valuable tools and one of the greatest sources of frustration. It requires stamina, resilience, and no small amount of humility. Senior leaders are often surprised to learn who steps forward in meaningful ways and who falls silent when asked for help. Having […]
The emancipation of career -Presentation to Nornet 2025 – Adventures in Career Development
I had a busy time at the 5th International Conference on Transitions, Careers and Guidance in Iceland last week. I made three presentations in total, including one with Rie Thomsen about our new book project. Rie and I are currently writing a book which is looking at the development of the concept of career since the industrial revolution.…
How to Use AI During Your Job Search – MiddleMe
Artificial intelligence has significantly transformed the job market, particularly in the job search process. It offers job seekers the advantage of customizing their profiles to better prepare for interviews. While some argue against the exclusive use of AI, fearing it might depersonalize the applicant's profile and render the process counterproductive, its strategic use can be…
it takes me longer to do my work - why can't I opt out of overtime pay? - Ask a Manager
A reader writes: I have worked in the evolving field of IT all of my four-decade career. Most of my jobs have been exempt from overtime, while my last few tech support / help desk positions have been non-exempt. I’ve always been a slower (and I think, more thorough) worker who needs more time to […]
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