SnackNation

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Book flights and transportation for all executives (5) traveling to Canada for the annual industry conference. Solves both logistical and human problems. Takes initiative in solving problems and improving processes. Makes decisions without supervision. Keeps work organized. Simultaneously manages priorities.

Office Management 48

Office Management Office Lease Problem-Solving Supplies 48

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OCTOBER 19, 2021

I supervise a new employee who normally rides the bus home. You’re not obligated to drive employees home, buses are not unusually dangerous, and your employee is presumably an adult who’s comfortable managing her own transportation. My boss thinks I should drive my new employee home. What do I do?

Supervising 49

Supervising Networking Problem-Solving Logistics 49

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JULY 24, 2018

Am I right to feel that post-surgery transportation is asking a little much of an employee? The problem? If you get any push-back, you can say, “Because of my accident, I’m really not comfortable having the focus be on the the scar tissue, but I think this plan will solve it nicely.” Making a special request for a staff photo.

Customer Service 37

Customer Service Supervising Problem-Solving Transportation 37

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AUGUST 17, 2022

I’ve always felt that it’s a problem if a manager doesn’t feel bad about it. Any tips on how I can be a helpful and supportive parent as he seeks an internship in his degree field and later a post-college job, rather than “that problem parent” we are all so familiar with from past letters?

Computer 63

Computer Food Interviewing Problem-Solving 63