our employee is taking nude photos in our office and posting them to Facebook

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Wed Mar 14 07:59:09 PDT 2018

A reader writes: I am the office manager of a small (two additional employees, two doctors, and one therapist) health practice. One employee, who I will call Jane, has worked there for over 10 years and handles billing, front desk, and bookkeeping. Jane is recently divorced and seems to be going through a mid-life crisis […]

our employee is taking nude photos in our office and posting them to Facebook was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

is “secretary” a demeaning title?

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Tue Mar 13 07:59:15 PDT 2018

A reader writes: I work in the tree care industry at a company where the hierarchy is the owner and manager (“Will”), his assistant on the field providing estimates, then me, the owner’s secretary, then the tree workers (who have their own hierarchy). I work in the office by myself taking calls from clients for […]

is “secretary” a demeaning title? was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

listing an unfinished novel as a work accomplishment on your resume

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Mon Mar 19 10:59:11 PDT 2018

A reader writes: I’m a copywriter. It’s my first time hiring for a copywriter position. I don’t want to be petty or unfair to applicants, but I don’t want to hear about people’s unfinished novels on their resumes or cover letters. In my opinion, it comes off as either immature, self absorbed, or really uninformed […]

listing an unfinished novel as a work accomplishment on your resume was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

I’m supposed to hide that I was a stay-at-home mom, rude receptionist, and more

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Thu Mar 22 21:03:33 PDT 2018

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I was told to hide that I used to be a stay-at-home mom I had a very strange review yesterday, where my boss shared some feedback that she received from another leader in our organization. Basically I was told that I should stop telling people […]

I’m supposed to hide that I was a stay-at-home mom, rude receptionist, and more was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

coworkers talk about childbirth over lunch, employee is abusing candidate referrals, and more

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Mon Mar 12 21:03:20 PDT 2018

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My coworkers love talking about childbirth during lunch and it’s grossing me out My coworkers enjoy talking about childbirth at lunch. It seems like I can’t even eat my lunch without someone discussing a torn perineum. I’ve tried making jokes like “ha ha, I just […]

coworkers talk about childbirth over lunch, employee is abusing candidate referrals, and more was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

my coworker thinks it’s funny to try to scare me

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Tue Mar 20 07:59:06 PDT 2018

A reader writes: I have been having a mild problem with a coworker since I started at this new company a little over a year ago. He tends to like to sneak up and scare us while we are working. We both wear earbuds while we work so it’s easy for us to not hear […]

my coworker thinks it’s funny to try to scare me was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

am I sabotaging my former intern’s job prospects?

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Thu Mar 22 10:59:20 PDT 2018

A reader writes: About two and a half years ago, I was hired by a cultural organization as their only staff person. While the job was not without its challenges, it was a great learning experience and I excelled in my role, which has greatly boosted my professional reputation in my area (it’s a small […]

am I sabotaging my former intern’s job prospects? was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

boss said she’d give me a great reference but she didn’t, jobs advertised for less than minimum wage, and more

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Tue Mar 20 21:03:16 PDT 2018

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My manager said she’d give me a great reference — but she didn’t After a second round interview with company A, I was asked to submit references. I typically would not include my current direct supervisor, who started working with my team six months ago, […]

boss said she’d give me a great reference but she didn’t, jobs advertised for less than minimum wage, and more was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

my office is moving … to my boss’s house

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Thu Mar 22 09:30:55 PDT 2018

A reader writes: I work for a small company with two full-time employees, two part-time, and a weekly bookkeeper. My boss is wealthy, mercurial, and often out of the office or traveling. Recently, he announced that he has decided to move our office from our (already small) space into his duplex apartment, which is supposed […]

my office is moving … to my boss’s house was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

coworker calls me his “work wife,” error in my offer letter, and more

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Wed Mar 21 21:03:05 PDT 2018

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My coworker calls me his “work wife” A couple of months ago, I joined a new team at work, in a role that is somewhat isolated from the rest of the group. So I was glad when another junior staff member who had joined the […]

coworker calls me his “work wife,” error in my offer letter, and more was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

It’s time payment systems caught up with the demands of the gig economy

by rapid! PayCard @ rapid! PayCard

Tue Feb 13 16:10:28 PST 2018

Is your payment system ready for the gig economy or are you just a big wannabe? According to a Forbes article, 35 percent of the workforce have a gig, and collectively they earned $1 trillion from ad hoc work last year. But, freelance workers, who have come to expect payment as instantaneous as their work, are turning their noses up at outdated companies that can’t keep up. If you’re still mailing checks, might as well be using the Pony Express as far as tech-savvy gig workers are concerned. We are on the precipice of a major sea change, and the traditional employment model is quickly becoming as outdated as the... Read More

coworker is too aggressive about enforcing rules, colleague selling free stuff from work, and more

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Sun Mar 18 21:03:17 PDT 2018

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My coworker is too aggressive about keeping our lab clean My colleague, who is my peer, recently got a responsibility he treats very seriously. That responsibility is focused around improvement of tidyness of the laboratory with a focus of reducing the risk of contamination. These […]

coworker is too aggressive about enforcing rules, colleague selling free stuff from work, and more was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

what can I say to job candidates who are stalking me outside of work?

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Mon Mar 12 10:59:18 PDT 2018

A reader writes: I work for a company known for its unbelievable perks and benefits. Every time a job opens up, we get thousands of applications. Candidates are becoming increasingly aggressive to stand out. Hundreds of them (literally) have purchased Facebook ads or LinkedIn promoted posts to get their information in front of current employees. […]

what can I say to job candidates who are stalking me outside of work? was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

How to Calculate a Raise

by Rachel Gray @ Payroll Tips, Training, and News

Wed Mar 14 05:10:09 PDT 2018

Employees have money on their minds. According to a Gallup poll, 59% of employees were not completely satisfied with their current pay. And, one SHRM survey found that 44% of respondents said they would leave their job to make more money elsewhere. To avoid losing their top employees, many businesses offer pay raises. Learn why employee […]

The post How to Calculate a Raise appeared first on Payroll Tips, Training, and News.

what to say when your boss is rude to a coworker in front of you

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Wed Mar 21 07:59:25 PDT 2018

A reader writes: What can/should I do when my boss is rude to another coworker? We’re a small, very early-stage start-up with no HR person. The coworker and I are both young, female, and new. My boss often puts her down (“God, you’re inattentive” or “if you can’t even do this task you should be […]

what to say when your boss is rude to a coworker in front of you was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

weekend free-for-all – March 17-18, 2018

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Fri Mar 16 23:30:12 PDT 2018

This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. (This one is truly no work and no school.) Book recommendation of the week: The Newlyweds, by Nell Freudenberger. A Bangladeshi woman comes to the U.S. to marry an American man, and ends up caught between two […]

weekend free-for-all – March 17-18, 2018 was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

open thread – March 16-17, 2018

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Fri Mar 16 08:00:12 PDT 2018

It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on anything work-related that you want to talk about. If you want an answer from me, emailing me is still your best bet*, but this is a chance to talk to other readers. * If you submitted […]

open thread – March 16-17, 2018 was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

knowledge swap! share your expertise with people here

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Thu Mar 22 07:59:59 PDT 2018

Are you good at something and willing to share that expertise with others here? Here’s what I propose for a change of pace: 1. In the comment section below, name something you’re really good at that you’d be willing to answer questions about. It could be Excel, or financial planning, or make-up recommendations, or resolving […]

knowledge swap! share your expertise with people here was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

my old boss still assigns me work, coworker doesn’t wash her hands when leaving the bathroom, and more

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Thu Mar 15 21:03:29 PDT 2018

It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. My old boss is still assigning me work Recently I came back from FMLA leave to discover that my boss had been (willingly??) demoted and quickly replaced with an outside hire. It turns out I rather like the new boss. I am the lead assistant […]

my old boss still assigns me work, coworker doesn’t wash her hands when leaving the bathroom, and more was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

do I need to give interviewers a great reason for why I’m looking to leave my current job?

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Thu Mar 15 10:59:58 PDT 2018

A reader writes: I’m looking to leave my current position. I’ve been lucky enough to receive positive responses on informational interviews I’ve gone on and applications I’ve sent out so far, but I’m curious about how important it is to have a great “reason” to want to leave for something else. I enjoy the industry […]

do I need to give interviewers a great reason for why I’m looking to leave my current job? was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

we give our interns free housing — and there are problems

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Mon Mar 19 07:59:47 PDT 2018

A reader writes: I train and manage a team of young (22-25) paid interns who, as part of their compensation, have free housing in a shared living space owned by my organization. Recently, one of my female interns told me (in tears) that the male interns repeatedly use the word “bitch” in their shared living […]

we give our interns free housing — and there are problems was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

Your Guide to Direct Deposit During the Holidays

by rapid! PayCard @ rapid! PayCard

Thu Nov 16 05:07:27 PST 2017

The holiday season is around the corner, which for some means eggnog and lights on display, but for others it means payroll delays. Automated payment through direct deposit is proven to be more efficient, secure and cost-effective than paper checks. Still, there are a few considerations to keep in mind when switching over to electronic payment — especially around the holidays. The holiday season is a double-edged sword: it’s likely the most expensive time of the year, but is also full of banking holidays which can affect the timeliness of direct deposit. Here’s why. What is the ACH and why does it matter? The Automated Clearing House is an electronic... Read More

Campaign Seeks to Ensure Children Have Amazing Parents

by Mary Boo @ The North American Council on Adoptable Children

Mon Jan 08 10:08:04 PST 2018

In 2017, NACAC joined other organizations—including FosterClub, the Youth Law Center, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Children’s Village, and Christian Alliance for Orphans—in a national campaign to ensure bright futures for children in foster care by promoting the highest quality parenting. Called CHAMPS, the campaign builds on research that shows loving, supportive families—whether birth, […]

weekend free-for-all – March 24-25, 2018

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Sat Mar 24 07:00:39 PDT 2018

This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. (This one is truly no work and no school.) Book recommendation of the week: The Amateur Marriage, by Anne Tyler. A multi-generational saga, all stemming from a marriage that probably shouldn’t have happened.

weekend free-for-all – March 24-25, 2018 was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

an affair is causing work drama, I feel slighted by my work anniversary gift, and more

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Tue Mar 27 21:03:54 PDT 2018

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. An affair and tons of drama at work I have worked for a small company in the midwest for about seven years. I generally like my job and I am good at it. About four years ago, we hired a salesperson named “Jane.” Her role […]

an affair is causing work drama, I feel slighted by my work anniversary gift, and more was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

I slept through an entire day of work

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Tue Mar 20 10:59:20 PDT 2018

A reader writes: I started a new senior position in a new city about two months ago and I was killing it. It was just such a great fit of the job matching my abilities- I moved several integral projects forward and took some business trips in my first few weeks. Everyone was saying it felt […]

I slept through an entire day of work was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

I overheard my boss complaining about me

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Mon Mar 26 09:30:32 PDT 2018

A reader writes: The higher-ups in our company regularly have private meetings, which are usually very hush-hush behind closed doors. During a recent meeting of theirs, the door was left open and we (the rest of the team) could hear bits and pieces of their conversation-not purposely, of course, and not that it was worth […]

I overheard my boss complaining about me was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

how to answer job candidates’ questions about salary when I don’t have a range to provide

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Tue Mar 27 10:59:21 PDT 2018

A reader writes: I work in HR for a small company and typically am involved with the phone screen and in-person interview portion of the hiring process. During these phases, we are not provided any information with regard to salary. Our CEO generally provides that information to me upon hiring and handles determining pay rates […]

how to answer job candidates’ questions about salary when I don’t have a range to provide was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

my coworker keeps cooking for me, colleague tried to steal from a bereavement fund, and more

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Sun Mar 25 21:03:20 PDT 2018

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My office gave out thank-you gifts … with strings and deadlines I work for a private firm in a very deadline-driven business. We are extremely busy now and are having a stressful year because we are short on staff. A few days ago the professionals […]

my coworker keeps cooking for me, colleague tried to steal from a bereavement fund, and more was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

my boss told me to quit or be fired

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Thu Mar 15 09:30:51 PDT 2018

A reader writes: For the last six months, I’ve essentially been on “probation” with my supervisor, determining if this manager role is a good fit for me. His conclusion is that I do not possess the skills necessary for this role. Instead of terminating my employment, they offered me another position – a demotion to […]

my boss told me to quit or be fired was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

I’m afraid to show any weakness at work

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Tue Mar 27 09:30:36 PDT 2018

A reader writes: I’m a director at my company, responsible for four staff members and my own department. I have been in this director role for about 16 months, and prior to this I was an assistant director responsible for two people … but I had someone above me who shaped the department and basically […]

I’m afraid to show any weakness at work was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

my ex won’t leave our company after our break-up, I cried in front of my boss, and more

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Tue Mar 13 21:03:06 PDT 2018

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I got my partner a job at my company, we broke up, and she won’t leave My partner of eight years and I just split up. We are not legally married. We are both female. Recently, I helped her get a job at my longtime […]

my ex won’t leave our company after our break-up, I cried in front of my boss, and more was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

my boss keeps doing my job, and I’m worried I’m the problem

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Wed Mar 28 07:59:43 PDT 2018

A reader writes: I’m a mid-life career change professional in the accounting world. I’ve been in my current position as a staff accountant for almost a year at a small regional retail company. This is my first accounting job after my career switch, after my post-BA certification and returning to work after raising a child. […]

my boss keeps doing my job, and I’m worried I’m the problem was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

should I work for a tiny organization?

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Tue Mar 13 10:59:19 PDT 2018

A reader writes: My husband works in the public school system (not a teacher) and is considering a job offer with a one-person nonprofit. He and the CEO will be the only employees aside from volunteers. He’d be working virtually and he hasn’t negotiated the offer yet, but I thought I’d ask you and your […]

should I work for a tiny organization? was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

I’m being mentored against my will by a dude who’s my peer

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Mon Mar 26 07:59:09 PDT 2018

A reader writes: I’ve been in my chosen career for about 10 years now. About three years into my career, I struck up a collegial friendship with someone who worked for a competitor. He’s maybe five years older than I am, but we were at a similar point in our careers. Fast forward to the […]

I’m being mentored against my will by a dude who’s my peer was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

client pressured me into buying lingerie, employee thinks “thanks” is positive feedback, and more

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Mon Mar 19 21:03:50 PDT 2018

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My client invited me to lunch — and then pressured me into buying lingerie I’m a freelance worker. One of my clients has been with me for several years, and I greatly appreciate her loyalty. Recently she put me in a very awkward situation, and […]

client pressured me into buying lingerie, employee thinks “thanks” is positive feedback, and more was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

someone I’ve known for years lied to get me to hire someone terrible she wanted to get rid of

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Wed Mar 21 10:59:55 PDT 2018

A reader writes: “Arya” and I were classmates in college. We were in the same year and did the same major. We’ve known each other for 16 years and have worked together twice; one time she was my manager and the other time I was hers. We often attend the same work-related conferences and exchange […]

someone I’ve known for years lied to get me to hire someone terrible she wanted to get rid of was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

how can I stop resenting my friend who doesn’t have to work?

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Tue Mar 27 07:59:05 PDT 2018

A reader writes: I have a good friend, Arya, who has been taking some time off work for a few years now. Basically, she doesn’t need to work to get by like you and I do. Her spouse makes really good money at an international company, and his salary affords them a generous lifestyle of […]

how can I stop resenting my friend who doesn’t have to work? was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

I interviewed Gretchen Rubin about happiness and work

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Wed Mar 21 09:30:44 PDT 2018

On this week’s episode of the Ask a Manager podcast, I talked with happiness expert Gretchen Rubin about happiness and work. Gretchen is a leading expert on the connections between habits, happiness, and human nature, and is author of multiple bestselling books, including The Happiness Project and, most recently, The Four Tendencies. We talked about […]

I interviewed Gretchen Rubin about happiness and work was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

Why every business should consider switching to electronic payroll

by rapid! PayCard @ rapid! PayCard

Thu Oct 05 05:37:57 PDT 2017

Due to advancements in technology, utilizing payroll checks is becoming an outdated form of payment. Automated payment through direct deposit saves time and money, enhances security1, 2 and can make payday easy for employers and employees. Yet, resistance to modern banking solutions like direct deposit and paycards prevent many businesses from progressing in the 21st century. Paycard technology is growing in popularity, and as the benefits of switching to electronic payroll compound,  it becomes more difficult for businesses to avoid trying out alternative payment methods such as the rapid! PayCard. Still not convinced? Here are 3 reasons why paycheck holdouts are making the switch to a more convenient, modern, and... Read More

The growing gig economy, and what that means for electronic payment

by rapid! PayCard @ rapid! PayCard

Fri Aug 04 11:09:31 PDT 2017

Millions of Americans have jobs with little security, no benefits and irregular pay — and they love it. The gig economy is a booming business model that has changed the way employees make money. Gig work translates entrepreneurial spirit into earnings with no strings attached — whether that is to break into a new field, earn extra income for saving and investment, or make some weekend spending money. Nearly a third of the working population have a gig, according to Investopedia. Either as a primary means of income, or as a supplementary job, gigs allow flexibility in employment for a generation characterized by adaptability. This model is especially attractive to... Read More

my coworker is getting credit for my work

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Mon Mar 19 09:30:26 PDT 2018

A reader writes: I work for a medium sized company on a very small team. For all intents and purposes, it is just me and my colleague, “Joe.” Joe and I both started at the same time and work on the same types of projects. The similarities end there, as Joe is the type to take […]

my coworker is getting credit for my work was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

my employee works from home too much

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Wed Mar 14 09:30:57 PDT 2018

This week on the Ask a Manager podcast, I talk with a manager who gives her staff a lot of flexibility when it comes to working from home, and she’s concerned one employee is using that flexibility in a way that isn’t quite working for their team. Here’s the letter she sent to me, and you […]

my employee works from home too much was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

coworker’s expensive wedding registry, how can I help my heartbroken boss, and more

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Mon Mar 26 21:03:43 PDT 2018

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My boss wants us to buy a colleague expensive gifts from her wedding registry I generally know your feelings on this, but I’ve got another question about gifts flowing upwards. One of our senior level executives, Sansa, is getting married in a few months. Sansa […]

coworker’s expensive wedding registry, how can I help my heartbroken boss, and more was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

rapid! PayCard Green Dot Announcement

by rapid! PayCard @ rapid! PayCard

Tue Jan 31 14:03:14 PST 2017

Green Dot to Acquire UniRush, LLC, Operating Company for RushCard and Rapid! PayCard Transaction Expected to Generate Significant Strategic and Financial Synergies PASADENA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Green Dot Corporation (NYSE:GDOT) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire UniRush, LLC, and its operating businesses RushCard, a leading online direct-to-consumer general purpose reloadable prepaid card provider, and Rapid! PayCard, a leading corporate payroll card provider. The acquisition, which maps to “Step Five” of Green Dot’s “Six Step Plan” to enhance shareholder value, materially expands Green Dot’s scale with the addition of the RushCard and Rapid! PayCard installed customer bases, while establishing Green Dot as a formidable player in the growing... Read More

should I point out job applicants’ mistakes to them?

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Tue Mar 20 09:30:30 PDT 2018

A reader writes: I supervise a summertime internship program at my job, which attracts mainly college-age applicants. A huge component of the internship is attention to detail. This week I received five applications for the internship. Three of those have included detail errors, some minor and some major. For example: 1. The first applicant stated […]

should I point out job applicants’ mistakes to them? was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

my beloved boss was fired, is curly hair unprofessional, and more

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Wed Mar 14 21:03:11 PDT 2018

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My beloved boss was fired My company has been going through a long, drawn-out restructuring that has been very painful and anxiety-provoking. For example, we were told in December that the department I work for was going to be restructured, and are finally scheduled to […]

my beloved boss was fired, is curly hair unprofessional, and more was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

will it hurt me to apply for multiple jobs at the same company?

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Wed Mar 14 10:59:03 PDT 2018

A reader writes: I’ve been trying to start a career at the entry-level in a difficult industry to break into for quite some time. I wasn’t as tenacious as I should have been in my initial round of applications nearly a year ago, but now I’m finally ready to jump on every listing that fits […]

will it hurt me to apply for multiple jobs at the same company? was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

open thread – March 23-24, 2018

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Fri Mar 23 08:00:39 PDT 2018

It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on anything work-related that you want to talk about. If you want an answer from me, emailing me is still your best bet*, but this is a chance to talk to other readers. * If you submitted […]

open thread – March 23-24, 2018 was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

Correcting Employment Taxes: What to Do If You Withhold the Wrong Amount

by Rachel Gray @ Payroll Tips, Training, and News

Wed Feb 28 05:10:52 PST 2018

It’s easy to make mistakes, especially when you have a million and one things on your plate. One error you could make is deducting the wrong amount from employee wages. Correcting employment taxes is necessary if you withhold too much or too little from your employees’ paychecks. This article provides an overview of employment taxes […]

The post Correcting Employment Taxes: What to Do If You Withhold the Wrong Amount appeared first on Payroll Tips, Training, and News.

can I be paid in comp time instead of overtime pay?

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Mon Mar 26 10:59:42 PDT 2018

A reader writes: I work for a chapter of a national nonprofit organization managing several fundraising events. I am becoming increasingly frustrated with the way our organization handles overtime during our busy event season, and am wondering if it’s completely legal. At the end of 2016 with the pending overtime law, the organization decided to […]

can I be paid in comp time instead of overtime pay? was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

interview with a nanny for a famous psychic

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Thu Mar 15 07:59:53 PDT 2018

Occasionally I do interviews here with people who have had particularly interesting jobs. Recently a commenter here mentioned that she used to be a nanny for a famous psychic, and I wanted to know more. She kindly agreed to be interviewed, and here’s our conversation. Note: This interview contains references to the interviewee’s spiritual beliefs, […]

interview with a nanny for a famous psychic was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

I hate the idea of networking — it feels slimy

by Ask a Manager @ Ask a Manager

Tue Mar 13 09:30:58 PDT 2018

A reader writes: I’m a college student, so I’m very early in my professional career, but so far I’ve already had trouble overcoming my aversion/distaste/ineptitude for networking. I’ve only done one summer internship, but I’m always hearing that the only real way to get jobs and find success professionally is through “networking”—a challenge for me, […]

I hate the idea of networking — it feels slimy was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.