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.

Michelle – Technology Industry

by Marysol Hernandez @ Oasis Outsourcing

Tue Mar 20 05:36:53 PDT 2018

Client Testimonial “Oasis offers expertise in HR & Benefits for matters that we would not be able to handle on our own. The team is very responsive to our numerous questions across challenging time zones and they provide efficient payroll processing and a comprehensive benefits program to our staff that we would not be able […]

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.

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.

How to Prepare for an Interview When You’re Self-Employed

by Due.com @ Chime Banking

Tue Mar 27 13:03:23 PDT 2018

There are many myths about self-employment that people may start to mistake for fact. Working for yourself can be a great thing, but it doesn’t always mean you’ll be 100% in control of your career and the day-to-day operations. Often times, you’ll still have to work with others and may even have to please clients if you’re […]

The post How to Prepare for an Interview When You’re Self-Employed appeared first on Chime Banking.

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.

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.

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.

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.

IRS Announces 2018 Filing Season Opens January 29, Reminds Taxpayers About Delayed Refunds

by The Advantage Team @ Mass Advantage Payroll

Fri Jan 05 11:28:19 PST 2018

Kelly Phillips Erb – Forbes The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that tax season will open on Monday, January 29, 2018. The IRS will begin accepting paper and electronic tax returns that day, with more than 155 million individual tax returns expected to be filed in 2018. This is a week later than had been widely […]

Alissa – Healthcare

by Marysol Hernandez @ Oasis Outsourcing

Tue Mar 06 06:18:10 PST 2018

Client Testimonial “Our Oasis payroll representative is always patient with our many questions and provides us with quick and simple answers and resolutions.” – Alissa H. (Healthcare)

Workday 30 Release a Success!

by jhoven @ Integrated Service Center

Tue Mar 20 13:39:00 PDT 2018

Over the weekend of March 10-11, Workday released their latest feature upgrades to the cloud-based HR/payroll system used by all UW employees. The scheduled, biannual maintenance (Workday performs major system upgrades twice a year) went smoothly, and though the expected downtime to accommodate the release was planned for Friday evening through Sunday evening, Workday was back up and running by Saturday morning at 11:00 am.

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.

Here’s How to Improve Your Credit Score Faster

by Paul Sisolak @ Chime Banking

Thu Mar 08 14:44:08 PST 2018

Good things may come to those who wait, but time isn’t on your side if you’re struggling to raise your credit score quickly. More than 30 percent of Americans have poor credit, and if you’re one of them it can be hard to improve it. Many people aim for a credit-building secured credit card, but it could […]

The post Here’s How to Improve Your Credit Score Faster appeared first on Chime Banking.

Shop Smart and Save this Back-To-School Season

by promedicaadmin @ ProMedica Federal Credit Union

Thu Jul 27 07:19:29 PDT 2017

Even though summer has just begun, pretty soon it’ll be time to focus on the school year ahead, and if your family is like most, you’re already thinking about purchasing school supplies for the upcoming year. Back-to-school shopping is the second-largest consumer spending category after holiday shopping, according to statistics from the National Retail Federation […]

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.

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.

Best Practices: Using “Notify Me Later” and “Prompts” When Running Large Reports

by jhoven @ Integrated Service Center

Mon Mar 12 10:39:36 PDT 2018

The ISC is investigating ways to improve run time for large reports that may overtax system resources. In the meantime, we wanted to share two particularly helpful tips for making sure your own report requests do not hinder system performance.

Travel Smarter and Save Bigger this Summer Vacation

by promedicaadmin @ ProMedica Federal Credit Union

Tue May 09 11:37:46 PDT 2017

Spring flowers are in full bloom, which can only indicate one thing: summer is nearly upon us. For many, that means it’s time for a well-deserved vacation with family and friends. In a year-end 2016 survey conducted by the Ohio Credit Union League, an overwhelming majority of respondents, 71 percent, are planning to get some […]

Run R0348 Students Hours Summary Report to Audit Hours Worked by Student Employees

by jhoven @ Integrated Service Center

Mon Mar 26 12:03:53 PDT 2018

With Spring Quarter just starting, now is a good time to run R0348 Students Hours Summary, a report designed to allow units to quickly review and audit hourly graduate and/or undergraduate student workers’ hours entered, overtime, training and/or travel time, as well as the Job Profile and the Cost Center, for a particular date range (eg, Winter Quarter).

Martina Hopkins – Motivation

by chrpes @ Oasis Outsourcing

Thu Feb 08 06:21:44 PST 2018

Oasis Insights Martina Hopkins, Senior Director, Major Accounts What motivates you professionally? “Collaborating with others to improve service delivery.  Providing stretch assignments to my team and empowering them to excel.”

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.

Bank Holiday on Monday, February 19, 2018

by The Advantage Team @ Mass Advantage Payroll

Wed Feb 07 08:05:11 PST 2018

This is a reminder that banks are closed on Monday, February 19, 2018, to observe Presidents’ Day; Advantage offices are open. If you normally report payroll on this day, please be prepared to reschedule your appointment when you report your next payroll. If a February 19 check date is sent before 7:00 p.m. ET on […]

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.

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.

Kevin – Working at Oasis

by Marysol Hernandez @ Oasis Outsourcing

Wed Feb 21 11:49:14 PST 2018

Oasis Insights Kevin Prince, Regional Service Director, Western Region What is the best thing about working at Oasis? “I enjoy working with a team of people who are committed to providing outstanding service. Many companies talk about providing great service, but I have seen the commitment here in many ways: the addition of the Field Service […]

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.

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.

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.

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.