Ask a Manager

JUNE 28, 2022

I suspect you lost your temper with Nora because you weren’t given any constructive options to deal with her lack of work. I am the longest serving employee and I’ve always had a desk that I keep all my things in and use the computer — a previous manager gave me this desk. Food allergies during recruiting events.

Problem-Solving 42

Problem-Solving Food Computer Creativity 42

Ask a Manager

APRIL 3, 2015

The owner also owns a fast food chain which is rapidly growing and I am currently refining their identity system ready for their next store opening. “Come in early to turn on my computer” My wife’s boss wants her to come in early just to turn on her computer. Your thoughts?

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Computer Legal Interviewing Construction 36

Ask a Manager

DECEMBER 26, 2022

I do appreciate your advice, and all the constructive advice in the comments section — all good food for thought! The for-profits who only care about the bottom line are the places I’ve worked where we had cheap computers, ugly offices, and not very good vacation time.

Planning 42

Planning Transportation Leadership Computer 42

Ruby

AUGUST 17, 2020

It exists in the virtual space—it lives on computers, phones, software, and the internet. Are your people trained and up-to-date on computer use, social media posting, and data security? Ask them if they’d like feedback, and give it politely and constructively. Download the whole post, save it to your computer, or print it!

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Computer Software Communication 52

Ask a Manager

MAY 24, 2022

Funds were secured to construct a new state-of-the-art area and an architect experienced in this kind of work was hired. Other staff would go all out and bring in catering trays worth of home cooked food. And did I mention that these files were all comprised of work completed on the computer and then printed out for the file?).

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Supplies Purchasing Security Catering 53

Ask a Manager

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

I’ve tried asking how much I can contribute, offering cash to cover my portion if we’re ordering food in, basically everything I can think of other than saying, “I’m okay with you doing this occasionally, but this level is too much.”

Supplies 20

Supplies Salary Finance Computer 20

Mad in America

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Our brain is not a computer, and our heart is not a pump, though the materialistic world view is pretty good at convincing us to believe we are devoid of Spirit, the divine creative part of us which is never wounded and if not eclipsed by legal or illegal substances, is able to always make a choice. (One

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Food Legal Influencing Creativity 105

BMT Office Administration

JANUARY 23, 2025

You’ll need to consider where to order from, what type of food participants will enjoy, how much to spend, and if anybody has allergies or dietary restrictions. Decision-making skills assist in constructing alternatives, evaluating these options, and arriving at conclusions. The decision you arrive at has many implications.

Decision Making 130

Decision Making Problem-Solving Administrative Assistance Computer 130

Work Life

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

When the bare minimum, like food and gas, are breaking the bank, buyers tend to cut costs where they can, but it’s not a sustainable fix. While automation may not immediately result in layoffs, it will reshape how jobs are performed, particularly in sectors such as construction, healthcare, and business.

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