- RT@emmccann Great use case! Community Foundation of Greenville manages its grant application process using #QuickBase. http://t.co/GoX0uAum
A recent Harris poll conducted with Out & Equal and Witeck-Combs Communications indicated that only 35 percent of bisexuals said that they are out to their co-workers compared to 60 percent of gay men and 62 percent of lesbians. The same pattern plays out for those who are open with their bosses and managers with 56 percent of gay men, 44 percent of lesbians, and...
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Should You Test Potential Hires?
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15 Do’s and Don’ts for Better Interviewing
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What Exactly Do You Do Here?: Execution is Everything
Norman Augustine, a former Chairman and CEO of Lockhead Martin, once said “A bad idea executed to perfection is still a bad idea.” Another writer pointed out that the inverse is also true: A good idea poorly executed is useless. I have had the opportunity...
The Importance of Self-Reliance
Everywhere you look there are people willing and able to do things for you. We’ll mow your lawn, we’ll clean your house, we’ll cook you dinner. Often the affordability and convenience of these services is very tempting. These days you can get a burger at...
Alison Green writes the popular Ask a Manager blog where she dispenses advice on career, job search, and management issues. She's also the co-author of Managing to Change the World: The Nonprofit Leader's Guide to Getting Results and former chief of staff of a successful nonprofit organization, where she oversaw day-to-day staff management, hiring, firing, and employee development.
Alexandra Levit’s goal is to help people find meaningful jobs - quickly and simply - and to succeed beyond measure once they get there. Follow her @alevit.
Anita Bruzzese is a syndicated columnist for Gannett/USA Today on workplace issues and the author of “45 Things You Do That Drive Your Boss Crazy.” She has been on the Today show, and quoted in publications such as O, The Oprah Magazine, Glamour, Self.com and BusinessWeek.com. Her website, 45things.com, is listed on the Forbes top 100 websites for women.
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Hmm, what could be said in response to the various stats from the Regus ‘beancount’. The bootom... - Alison Green - Ask a Manager:
Beth, that’s a great idea. It’s going on the list. Thanks! - Alison Green - Ask a Manager:
Any way to emphasize with the managers the importance of getting you advance notice? I... - Alison Green - Ask a Manager:
One thing to keep in mind: As frustrating as this is, it’s also pretty common!... - Alison Green - Ask a Manager:
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