It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Can I opt out of AI assistants in meetings? In…

can I opt out of AI assistants in meetings, potlucks with food-restricted coworkers, and more — Ask a Manager
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Can I opt out of AI assistants in meetings? In large Zoom meetings, I’ve noticed a coworker using an AI […]
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the star guest got drunk at an event I was hosting — Ask a Manager
A reader writes: I’m in a position where I do some industry event hosting and public interviewing. I don’t arrange any of the events, I’m just a speaker/host (I work […]
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How To Explain Why You Quit A Toxic Job
Leaving a job due to a toxic environment can be one of the most difficult and emotional decisions you make in your career. But explaining that decision in a job […]
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Halloween at work can be a fright show — Ask a Manager
Halloween at work can be a fright show by Alison Green on October 28, 2024 Pity your beleaguered colleagues in HR this week, because Halloween in offices can be frightening […]
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I panicked and told my boss I miscarried when I actually didn’t — Ask a Manager
A reader writes: I recently wet myself at work. I was actually in the bathroom at the time and it was right at the end of lunch. I was in […]
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giving notice when boss is an abusive jerk, vendors keep sending unhealthy food, and more — Ask a Manager
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Do I have to give notice when my boss is an abusive jerk? I have worked at my current job […]
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Summary Sunday: Issue 567
Summary Sunday: Issue 567 We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will […]
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weekend open thread – October 26-27, 2024 — Ask a Manager
This was in late 1983. I was 9 years old, and we lived outside of Minneapolis, MN. I had a strange dream one night – I won’t go into all […]
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How To Avoid The Monday Blues
As the weekend winds down, many professionals start to tense up just thinking about what awaits them at work on Monday morning. For some, it’s a shadow that looms over […]
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open thread – October 25, 2024 — Ask a Manager
This is more of a vent than a question. I’ve come to realize I need to start looking for a new job, which I hate doing. I was promoted about […]
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