Ask a Manager

OCTOBER 1, 2020

And now your company is spending time and money defending themselves legally, when they might have been able to avoid that by communicating like adults in the first place. My office won’t deal with our mold problem. I have also been told that multiple employees have developed similar problems over the last six years.

Problem-Solving 41

Problem-Solving Insurance Legal Banking 41

Ask a Manager

DECEMBER 19, 2022

She didn’t intervene, but rather encouraged me to be assertive with the finance department about it. That wasn’t an issue for me because I was determined to solve this problem. I informed my manager about the situation as you advised. She wasn’t much help. Can you blame me?

Problem-Solving 44

Problem-Solving Finance Reporting Legal 44

Ask a Manager

MAY 28, 2015

I told them this was an easy fix that will solve a problem that our members have found to be troublesome. I solved a sticky problem. The sudden change was really hard on my finances, and I have expressed my dissatisfaction with the new rule and its arrival without warning to my immediate supervisor.

Planning 34

Planning Problem-Solving Payroll Legal 34

Ask a Manager

JULY 16, 2019

He agrees when I say something like, “The company finances are being handled. It’s a problem.”. At this point, barring moving him to a role where there is no knowledge of finance involved at all, I’m at my wits end. I can’t have this discussion every time we buy something. ” … and so forth.

Office Chairs 27

Office Chairs Problem-Solving Purchasing Finance 27

Ask a Manager

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Save your capital for other things; her obliviousness to the optics of this isn’t a problem you personally need to solve. I have a problem that has followed me from job to job: I am an hourly worker who continuously (inadvertently) racks up unapproved overtime for taking short lunch breaks. I keep working unauthorized overtime.

Problem-Solving 37

Problem-Solving Payroll Finance Computer 37

Ask a Manager

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

He’s been trying to get me to do financial analysis as well (I do not have a finance/accounting background). The way to solve this is to stop working for him! But assuming neither of those was in play in this situation, the legal angle isn’t the one you want. Of course, she was saying bad things about my sign.

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Ask a Manager

JULY 4, 2019

He may know for sure that she’d be fine with that, and that would solve it. But if that doesn’t solve it, then some other options are to reply to people who ask if you’re related with “No, not directly” — which is more or less true, in that you two don’t have any legal or blood relationship.

Planning 26

Planning Problem-Solving Finance Software 26

Ask a Manager

JULY 4, 2016

Here’s the problem: I’m Jewish and keep kosher, as does one of my team members, and we have several coworkers of other faiths who also can’t eat pork and/or drink alcohol. However, she said yes, but only if all problems or issues had been solved. This is no longer your problem to solve!

Problem-Solving 20

Problem-Solving Salary Finance Cleaning 20

Atlassian

JANUARY 27, 2022

Today’s teams are tackling ever-more complex problems. Solving them takes cross-functional collaboration. With our “TEAM Anywhere” program, we can offer employees the option to live anywhere within countries where we have a legal entity (hello, Australian Antarctic Territory! ) During Q2’22, we drew $350.0 Free Cash Flow.

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Software Sales Security 52

Ask a Manager

JULY 13, 2016

If not, this isn’t your problem to solve. (It It may not be a problem for your manager either, since this person’s work is excellent.). Can I voluntarily give up my legally required lunch break? I work in the finance department for a nonprofit with about 25 total employees. Do you still plan to bring me on board?”

Data Entry 20

Data Entry Problem-Solving Promotion Sales 20

Success

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Financial consulting, advising or planning What it is: “A typical day in my role involves a mix of client consultations, financial analysis and strategic planning,” says Brian Quigley, a finance professional and the founder of Beacon Lending in Denver. “I Additional requirements to attain certifications can vary. “As

Bookkeeping 98

Bookkeeping Finance Consulting Advertising 98

Minding the Workplace

JUNE 11, 2022

On the heels of the White House announcement comes “Why We Still Haven’t Solved the Unpaid Internship Problem” ( link here ), a very informative and wide-ranging piece on the barriers posed by unpaid internships, authored by Times personal finance writer Ron Lieber. Is the problem evident?

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Legal Problem-Solving Finance Government 23

Success

OCTOBER 1, 2024

George + Amal Clooney Leaning into Amal’s background as an international human rights attorney, the couple founded the Clooney Foundation for Justice in 2016, giving human rights victims free legal support in over 40 countries. Fink is also known for his annual chairman’s letters to investors, which often gain a wide readership.

Supplies 105

Supplies Manufacturing Influencing Finance 105

Vantage Circle

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Identify the Problems You're Working to Overcome: You can choose software with the characteristics and functionalities you need to solve your existing problems by identifying them. Is employee monitoring legal in the US? How to Choose the Best Employee Monitoring Software?

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Software Security Legal Reporting 106

Success

DECEMBER 5, 2024

In fact, according to survey results from Morning Consult and Samsung Solve for Tomorrow , 50 percent of Gen Z aspires to start their own businesses. Are you a skilled communicator , adept problem-solver or passionate artist? This will help you outline your objectives, strategies and finances.

Equipment 98

Equipment Sales Food Purchasing 98

BMT Office Administration

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This may make sense for things like new HR policies that your legal team and finance department may need to review. They will generally still have a team leader, but they have more autonomy to problem-solve and collaborate as a team rather than sending things up the corporate ladder.

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Work Life

DECEMBER 24, 2024

This shift is already underway: A McKinsey report notes that AI could automate up to 70% of routine tasks in sectors like finance, retail, and customer service. The coming result is a hybrid workforce model, where AI agents handle routine tasks while humans focus on complex problem-solving. Proactive measures are non-negotiable.

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Data Entry Prioritization Problem-Solving Technology 98

Success

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

They are tackling complex challenges, solving real-world problems and, in the process, creating jobs and driving innovation. While she spearheads the global restaurant chain, she is also actively engaged in the legal sphere, serving as the founder of the Law Office of Mohaimina Haque, PLLC, based in Washington, D.C.,

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