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JUNE 16, 2022

Now people are going to need to bring their work from home monitor/chair set-ups to put back in the office, but they’re not going to have work materials for their remote days. They explained they prefer full-time in office, so this equipment policy seems to be promoting people to come in five days per week.

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Equipment Home Office Transportation Interviewing 52

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JULY 25, 2019

After I got my footing, I joined two advisory councils (including one where I held an office), chaired a couple committees, and overhauled a lot of the processes I inherited. Interview outfits when a suit isn’t flattering (#3 at the link). I recently had an interview in Washington D.C.,

Supplies 44

Supplies Office Chairs Retail Purchasing 44

Ask a Manager

AUGUST 11, 2021

However much time you take, you’ll say “I was dealing with a health issue that has been resolved” to interviewers and it will likely be fine. I was on an interview loop fairly recently and voted “no hire” on the candidate. In any case, it’s unlikely that you will destroy your career by taking a year off.

Office Chairs 52

Office Chairs Interviewing Supplies Purchasing 52

Ruby

OCTOBER 15, 2020

It could be a new shirt at the men’s store, a catnap in your office chair, or two cups of good, hot black coffee.” Caring for others is one of the most effective forms of self-care.

Small Business 52

Small Business Delegation Food Office Chairs 52

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FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Applicant made weird demands for interview timeline. This also means that I would not be available for the interview in case the email notice is sent to me earlier than four days prior to the interview date. I did it for the chair, but they also allowed (and encouraged me to get) a sit/stand desk. Am I missing something?

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Cubicle Interviewing Office Chairs Purchasing 37

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FEBRUARY 18, 2020

This time, she offered an increase in some other benefits that I had asked her about after my final round of interviews. I have a home office but my set-up isn’t ideal. My desk is really short and my old office chair isn’t very comfortable so by the end of the day I’m feeling sore.

Salary 48

Salary Office Chairs Home Office Equipment 48

Ask a Manager

JULY 26, 2016

My interviewers all burst out laughing after I left the room. Last week, I interviewed for a position that would provide me some great experience right after I graduate. I was very excited to interview and practiced answering questions, as well as preparing questions of my own to ask as you advise. Here we go….

Interviewing 38

Interviewing Customer Service Office Chairs Government 38

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DECEMBER 31, 2015

Overweight employee keeps breaking office chairs, my boss won’t give me a budget, and more. I walked in on employees having sex — and I think there might be a sex club in my office. Do I need to wear a suit to a job interview ? How long can it take to hear back after a job interview ?

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Office Chairs Interviewing 28

Ask a Manager

JANUARY 22, 2023

I cannot sit comfortably in an office chair unless I have one foot tucked up under me. As such, I’m thinking about developing a small packet of resources to give to candidates who fly out to meet for an in-person interview. I’ve never had any complaints about my professionalism at work (that I’m aware of!),

Real Estate 49

Real Estate Legal Office Chairs Transportation 49

SnackNation

AUGUST 1, 2016

In a recent interview , Life is Good founder Bert Jacobs emphasized that focusing on things like employee wellbeing have an often under-acknowledged business benefit for organizations. Companies are learning that acknowledging – rather than denying – this fact is not just the right thing to do, but also a sound business decision.

Problem-Solving 69

Problem-Solving Transportation Office Chairs Flexibility 69