Ask a Manager

APRIL 20, 2022

There are laws restricting what kind of medical data your company can collect on you, and legally they shouldn’t be able to access or monitor the data employees input into this app … but why are they so invested in getting you to use it? She’s flawlessly handled some difficult logistics for us with our school. I was so excited!

Healthcare 44

Healthcare Interviewing Insurance Logistics 44

Vantage Circle

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Without the right tools, managing talent can quickly become a logistical nightmare. Better Compliance Management: These platforms help organizations stay compliant with labor laws and regulations, reducing the risk of legal issues. As businesses scale, manual processes simply cannot keep up.

Software 52

Software Payroll Onboarding Decision Making 52

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JULY 29, 2020

Is this legal? As for the legality, there’s no federal law that prohibits you from treating people differently based on parental status. Check with a local lawyer to be sure, but I suspect you’d be in the clear legally. I love my job, my department, and my company, and our leadership has been taking COVID very seriously.

Legal 28

Legal Interviewing Logistics Planning 28

Ask a Manager

AUGUST 29, 2016

I think my new manager and I have a good relationship and she has invested time and effort into my development, particularly around taking on a leadership role internally. He’s probably just not thinking about the logistics the way you are. I don’t see why it can’t be later and fly in and out same day.

Purchasing 20

Purchasing Logistics Planning Construction 20

Ask a Manager

JANUARY 10, 2023

Simply organizing these events isn’t itself a legal issue — the law would only come in if your mom explains she needs to opt out for physical reasons and is denied, or if she’s penalized for not participating after that. ” Maybe it should be, “People don’t leave jobs, they leave leadership / merger / structure / culture changes.”.

Banking 27

Banking Logistics Interviewing Planning 27

Ask a Manager

AUGUST 27, 2019

I’m in a serious work quandary, thanks to terrible HR decisions and a disconnected leadership team. There were over a dozen bullet points in my job description, one of which was “plan and coordinate logistics for meetings.” Either version works.). Should I tell job candidates we don’t give raises anymore?

Salary 23

Salary Logistics Planning Interviewing 23

Ask a Manager

MARCH 15, 2021

Jennifer has covered the logistics of the how so well. We’re a small organization (less than 15 employees including leadership), and my specific team is me and my boss, a senior staffer. (Bestowing unearned praise for something you hope someone will do is an Ask A Manager special, I steal it all the time). Alison: Yes, yes, yes!

Planning 39

Planning Prioritization Salary Logistics 39

Ask a Manager

MARCH 22, 2018

I don’t think having been a stay-at-home mom is a dirty little secret to keep hidden; in fact, I am proud of the work I did during those years, which included both hard work at home and balancing several volunteer leadership roles. I also have a few logistical questions about this. On the other hand … well, is there another hand?

Interviewing 23

Interviewing Logistics Coaching Catering 23

Ask a Manager

AUGUST 17, 2022

I have a fair amount of discretion on what my staff do when and I also have the support of my leadership to push back on unexpected work. And having this rule is legal under the laws here and so is letting people go for breaking it. We also have good project managers who will help keep projects moving and flag issues early.

Computer 50

Computer Food Interviewing Problem-Solving 50

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.

Supplies 105

Supplies Manufacturing Influencing Finance 105

Work Life

MARCH 10, 2025

Common worries include navigating different cultures, time zones, legal requirements, and compliance hurdles. Operating on a global scale Traditional methods of hiring global workers, such as opening legal entities, are clunky and costly. Leading from a distance Global workforce management is the ultimate test of leadership qualities.

Problem-Solving 55

Problem-Solving Logistics Legal Catering 55

Success

MARCH 28, 2025

DISC D Personality Type Careers Dominance types outspoken nature and strong will make them well-suited for management and leadership roles. These individuals are most likely to excel in C-suite, management, legal, business or manufacturing industries. Otherwise, they may lean toward a position where they can work more independently.

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Problem-Solving Influencing Logistics 52

Ask a Manager

JUNE 18, 2019

I have to work hard at maintaining professional boundaries, because I’m in a leadership role over many guys my age (although I’m not their supervisor). By default, I often an email communicator especially for quick FYIs or logistical items. Messaging someone sitting right next to you. Do I have any grounds to stand on?

Interviewing 29

Interviewing Networking Logistics Communication 29

Vantage Circle

MARCH 18, 2025

Ensuring workplace safety isn’t solely the responsibility of leadership; employees must also be actively involved, and together, they can help create a safer environment. This type of program is especially beneficial in industries bearing high risk, such as construction, manufacturing, or logistics.

Manufacturing 59

Manufacturing Reporting Government Prioritization 59