Ask a Manager

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

For years, we have allowed all eight people to attend office meetings. Unfortunately, this has morphed into the three assistants feeling entitled to ownership-type opinions regarding investments and office policies. Is there a plan to put some of the profits into raising staff salaries to more livable levels?”

Office Policies 45

Office Policies Planning Salary Decision Making 45

Ask a Manager

AUGUST 2, 2015

Tell her that you’ve noticed a pattern where she violates various policies until she’s told to stop, and that going forward you need her complying with all office policies, without exception. Tell her that if she continues to violate policies, you’ll need to let her go, and that this is the final warning she’ll receive.

Interviewing 32

Interviewing Government Office Policies Finance 32

Ask a Manager

JUNE 10, 2020

I apparently violated an (unknown) office policy, but it was honestly well-intended. My husband is an exempt, salaried employee who has been completing most of his work at home (his company was deemed essential) since March. She said that was ridiculous; it ended at that. Do I owe her one? Should I address this, and if so, how?

Supplies 28

Supplies Government Problem-Solving Mailing 28

Insperity

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Often, change is predictable or planned well in advance, such as: Implementation of a new system or technology Introduction of a new office policy Moving to a new office Mergers and acquisitions Modification to senior leadership Reorganization of staff Retirement of a top-performing, highly valued employee.

Insurance 183

Insurance Planning Security Controlling 183

Office Space

JUNE 27, 2024

What this means It may be time to reconsider if your company still adheres to a full-time in-office policy. Returning them to the office full-time could lead to dissatisfaction, decreased morale, and even turnover. Employees increasingly value the flexibility and autonomy hybrid and remote work arrangements offer.

Flexibility 130

Flexibility Flexibility Real Estate Software 130

Work Life

OCTOBER 30, 2024

As of 2021, CEO salaries were nearly 400 times that of the typical worker. But a three-days-a-week in office policy helps the managers justify favoring those who toe the line, who will nearly always be the in-groups that are already close to power. When bosses try to win buy-in, hypocrisy never helps.

Cubicle 75

Cubicle Office Policies Salary Training 75

Work Life

JANUARY 11, 2025

As return-to-office policies continue to increase and threaten an end to flexible work arrangements, many workers are opting out of the traditional career ladder altogether and crafting an exit strategy. This wont be your revenue forever, its just a starting point that can feel doable and accessible.

Consulting 76

Consulting Networking Coaching Office Policies 76

Work Life

DECEMBER 25, 2024

As companies have imposed strict in-office policies along with ongoing layoffs and other cost-cutting measures, in some casesworkers have been increasingly vocal about their frustrations. People leaders have had their hands full this year.

Healthcare 98

Healthcare Prioritization Technology Security 98