Alison Green

Washington, D.C.

Freelance Writer at Freelance

Creator of Ask a Manager – home to all your questions about lunch-stealing bosses, coworkers who won't stop hugging you, and how much you can drink at work.

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Is It Worth Job Searching in This Economy?

2 days ago | thecut.com | Alison Green

Photo-Illustration: by The Cut; Photos: Getty Images Dear Boss, I started a new job abroad. It’s a small country, and I’m adjusting well. I lived as an expat for six years prior to this in a less developed country, working in a much smaller, less professional company, and I know how much worse things can be in terms of working conditions, pay, and general living standards.
Should I Have Told My Employee I Figured Out She Was Pregnant?

4 days ago | inc.com | Alison Green

Inc.com columnist Alison Green answers questions about workplace and management issues—everything from how to deal with a micromanaging boss to how to talk to someone on your team about body odor. A reader asks:I work for a small organization that prides ourselves on being very good with our benefits, including paid parental leave. We’ve never had a pregnant staffer, so all of our plans are in theory and not yet been tested in real life.
A Job Candidate Tried To Give Me A Presentation I Didn't Want

2 weeks ago | inc.com | Alison Green

Inc.com columnist Alison Green answers questions about workplace and management issues—everything from how to deal with a micromanaging boss to how to talk to someone on your team about body odor. A reader asks:I’m a manager at a large organization and am almost always in the midst of a recruitment process for one role or another. Our hiring and interview guides are built to stop as much bias from creeping in as possible.
The Extremely Satisfying Response Employees Have to Their Bosses’ Ridiculous Requests

2 weeks ago | slate.com | Alison Green

Few people are as knee-deep in our work-related anxieties and sticky office politics as Alison Green, who has been fielding workplace questions for a decade now on her website Ask a Manager. In Direct Report, she spotlights themes from her inbox that help explain the modern workplace and how we could be navigating it better. As long as we have employers, we’ll also have managers who issue nonsensical or inefficient edicts—even when their employees point out a smarter way to go.
The Extremely Satisfying Response Employees Have to Their Bosses’ Ridiculous Requests

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Alison Green

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysFew people are as knee-deep in our work-related anxieties and sticky office politics as Alison Green, who has been fielding workplace questions for a decade now on her website Ask a Manager.
‘My Company Only Lets Parents Work From Home’

1 month ago | thecut.com | Alison Green

Dear Boss, I work at a company that is entirely in-office — they really push “office culture.” I knew that when I started a year and a half ago, but working from home isn’t a priority for me so it hasn’t been a big deal. It’s a fairly small organization, around 50 employees in my office, and they frequently tout being a “family company.” I noticed that my boss was working from home several days a month for various reasons — she had a migraine, her kids were out of school, etc.
New position paper offers strategic guidance on adult immunisation

1 month ago | medicalindependent.ie | Pat Harrold |Muiris Houston |Alison Green |David Lynch

iStock.com/PeopleImages As public health needs evolve, so too must our approach to immunisation Vaccination is one of the most effective public health tools, offering protection not just for individuals, but also contributing to the overall health of our communities. By immunising adults against diseases like influenza, pneumonia, and shingles, we can significantly reduce the incidence of these illnesses, particularly among vulnerable groups such as the elderly and those with chronic...
Green Mountain - Adventure, relaxation, and eco-conscious travel experiences

1 month ago | medium.com | Alison Green

Alison Green·Follow3 min read·--Eco-Friendly Stays: Offers a unique collection of sustainable farm stays and accommodations — Green MountainSlackpacking Trails: Features two popular hiking trails, the Green Mountain Trail (60km) and the Blue Mountain Trail (50km). Accommodation Options: Includes Wildekrans Country House, Langebaan Beach Cottage, and Casa di Simonetta in Italy. Locations: Located in the Elgin Valley and Western Cape, South Africa, as well as Chianti, Italy.
"Playing Nice" - A legal perspective on the battle between biology and bonding - Mackrell Solicitors

1 month ago | mackrell.com | Alison Green

By Alison Green, Partner and Head of the Family and Relationship TeamOne of ITV’s latest psychological dramas, Playing Nice, has captivated audiences with its emotional and morally complex storyline. While the psychological and ethical dilemmas are front and centre, the legal implications of such a case are equally fascinating.
Employee Is Sending Inappropriate Photos to Co-Workers

1 month ago | inc.com | Alison Green

Expert Opinion By , Inc.com columnist Inc.com columnist Alison Green answers questions about workplace and management issues--everything from how to deal with a micromanaging boss to how to talk to someone on your team about body odor. A reader asks:My small company has a very aid-back culture -- sometimes too laid-back. A lot of the employees are friends outside of work or follow each other on social media. A team of seven employees sits outside of my office in an open floor plan space.