Ask a Manager

APRIL 11, 2019

However, every morning (not an exaggeration) she is late, she strolls in with Starbucks drinks/food … so in this case, it’s not “traffic was bad” or “the kids weren’t cooperating” — both of which I totally understand happen and aren’t cause for concern. and setting up interviews by phone.

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Interviewing Cubicle Problem-Solving Correspondence 33

All Work

MAY 6, 2021

And while hybrid models may offer compromise and balance for some, the logistical challenges of scheduling meetings, allocating desks and implementing new policies could do more harm than good if not executed well. Vending machines or the communal workplace fridge won’t cut it anymore when the goal is to attract employees to the office.

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Influencing Food Cubicle Logistics 293

Ask a Manager

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The ticket I work for a giant tech company that, unlike our giant tech company peers, doesn’t offer free food. And along the cubicle corridor she would sail, distributing a mug of coffee and a milk jug to the three people who happened to be in her good books that particular day. She would be utterly charming and gracious.

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Supplies Purchasing Cleaning Sales 62

Ask a Manager

AUGUST 17, 2022

To save costs, they’ve started rotating between fast food places, wings, and premade sandwich boxes, none of which have vegetarian options. Would I be out of line to request some more inclusive food options, or at the least a la carte sides? They accommodate dietary restrictions well during actual meetings/company provided food.

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