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9 Inspiring Work Environment Examples for a Thriving Workplace

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For example, this model is most commonly used in law firms, banks, and government offices where professionalism and face-to-face communication are critical. Pros: Encourages direct supervision and also creates an environment for immediate working relationships.

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my boss objects to a joke I made a year ago, employers who freak out when you turn down a job, and more

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Cut to this month: in my last supervision meeting with Ella, she said she thinks I’m ready to start applying for leadership positions, and she’d like to make a plan for anything we feel I could work on before applying for manager jobs. Ella laughed in response and said something like, “Oh no!

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Ask a Manager

I supervise a role where critical thinking is really important – people need to be able to problem solve and think on their feet to figure out ways to resolve issues within a general policy and rules framework. In a government job, it’s very unlikely that you’re going to be successful in changing this.