A reader writes: This is not a current issue, but it’s something that has been eating at me for a long time. I’m trying to figure out if I unwittingly helped someone embezzle money. I believe the statute of limitations has passed for this (potential) crime in the state that…
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should anything in a performance evaluation ever be a surprise? — Ask a Manager
I remember one job where I grew to absolutely hate the performance reviews because no matter how I tried to prepare I always ended up having to comment on very vague criticism from often anonymous sources. Feedback and comments were not weighted by source. So an anonymous comment from someone…
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questions from federal workers who are currently under attack — Ask a Manager
I am being inundated with letters from federal employees and others affected by the new administration’s changes in the last week — which have included ending investigations and enforcement related to discrimination in the workplace (*see note below); illegally firing 17 inspectors general; laying off employees working on accessibility, equity,…
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socializing at hybrid team meetings, job offer was pulled after a reference check, and more — Ask a Manager
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. How do I balance work and socializing at hybrid team meetings? I (a young-looking woman) lead a team of about 15, composed of 3-4 smaller sub-teams that collaborate on various parts of the project. About half the team work remotely;…