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SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

I was required to work with no supervision or coaching while making fast decisions regarding the family organization. One team member suggested we decorate for holidays to increase the “lived-in” look of our cubicle pod. So we could all be in the office 40 hours a week and still not be seen in our cubicle area!).

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Training Cubicle Supervising Mailing 49

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DECEMBER 20, 2019

I don’t supervise a team anymore, which I miss, but I do have a lot of autonomy to run a regional branch of a federal program (vague enough?). In fact, I’m in the corner of a large open room with a private cubicle and not much foot traffic. I still keep casual contact with some of my old team-members.

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Cubicle Construction Supervising Consulting 36

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FEBRUARY 19, 2017

I supervise a person who doesn’t use enough words. ” she will exclaim over the cubicle wall out of the clear blue sky. It’s none of their business if you donate to or support another organization, and it’s a really odd thing to try to control. My employees doesn’t use nearly enough words.

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Coaching Salary Interviewing Cubicle 37

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Software is the primary way that remote teams connect with one another—not a face-to-face meeting, not high-fives, and certainly not cubicle chatter.” – Joey Price, CEO of Jumpstart:HR. Managers who regularly manage different projects or supervise many employees can benefit from Smartsheet’s reusable reports, sheets, and dashboards.

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Software Teamwork Project Management Customer Service 52

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APRIL 12, 2017

I sit near a bank of cubicles that are mostly occupied by temporary workers. Managing can be a pretty thankless job, even when you do it well, and I think most managers find it incredibly rewarding to hear appreciation from the people they supervise. Our temp is hawking health products at work.

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Interviewing Cubicle Supervising Banking 35

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DECEMBER 3, 2018

For example, my next-cubicle colleague constantly receives phone calls at her extension number from her brother who works two floors below, always for personal reasons such as “What time should I pick up your daughters at band practice today? Any other thoughts/suggestions?

Real Estate 42

Real Estate Cubicle Sales Supervising 42

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AUGUST 17, 2022

I supervise a role where critical thinking is really important – people need to be able to problem solve and think on their feet to figure out ways to resolve issues within a general policy and rules framework. Interviewing/selecting candidates. liked vs. respected. My manager thinks I have to be liked to manage well.

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Computer Food Interviewing Problem-Solving 63