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The isolated Office Manager

The Office Management Group

There is of course far more to it than just the obvious responsibilities of stationery and coffee – you’re likely responsible for negotiating these contracts and many others to include insurance for the company, cleaning, catering, flowers & plants, the handyman and engineers.

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job applicants’ parents keep calling me, coworkers are ranking the attractiveness of women in the office, and more

Ask a Manager

I took a job with a reputable national insurance company to work on one of their commercials for a few days before Christmas, for which I’m owed $1,000. However, I have been told to strictly work from home for a few months as there is a problem with the office lease — and it’s indefinite.

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