Ask a Manager

AUGUST 8, 2017

My employer is having a few issues with my work ethic and what not (apparently), and has informed my parents about this, rather than bringing the issue up with me directly. But it’s quite reasonable to ask, and you can point out that HR work in particular often requires confidentiality and see what they say.

Payroll 26

Payroll Legal Sales Salary 26

Success

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Hall’s mother was a 19-year-old single mom who worked multiple jobs to get her daughter into the best schools and provide the best she could. Hall learned to appreciate the value of a dollar and garnered a strong work ethic at a young age. “My My first job was at Toys R Us when I was 14 years old.

Coaching 126

Coaching Leadership Multitasking Networking 126

Ask a Manager

JULY 22, 2019

We asked again for anybody who could speak to her work ethic, attitudes, demeanor, etc. (a The other candidate is great, but I can’t help but wonder how she thought this would work if she did in fact get the job. She offered us two personal references, both close friends. She again refused.

Work Ethic 28

Work Ethic Interviewing Small Business Prioritization 28

Ask a Manager

JANUARY 3, 2017

I certainly hope that you won’t let it impact your assessment of my own work and my own work ethic.”. It’s definitely not uncommon for small businesses to function that way, especially ones run by married couples , and family can (but doesn’t always) introduce an additional layer of issues into the mix.

Insurance 26

Insurance Legal Small Business Work Ethic 26

BMT Office Administration

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Positive impact: Studies have shown that individuals hired through reentry programs often exhibit strong work ethic, loyalty, and a desire to contribute positively to their workplace and community. The surge in entrepreneurship More small businesses are sprouting up than at any time in the last 50 years.

Technology 162

Technology Data Entry Prioritization Government 162

Success

DECEMBER 2, 2024

When Grit Is Not Enough: An Entrepreneur’s Playbook for Taking Your Business to the Next Level By Dean Guida For an entrepreneur, grit and determination are crucial—and often, they’re the factors that help get your business past the idea stage and out into the real world.

Delegation 97

Delegation Work Ethic Software Small Business 97

Work Life

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

On top of that, friends and family members were praising my work ethic and career dedication. For entrepreneurs or self-employed mothers, there is virtually no safety net, although 14 million women-owned small businesses account for nearly 40% of all companies and generate $2.7 I rode that high until I crashed.

Delegation 98

Delegation Work Ethic Flexibility Flexibility 98

Success

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

She has been featured in various publications and speaks to the issues surrounding the gender pay gap, leadership rest, being an effective leader, event preparedness and managing a healthy work-life balance. When shes not planning events, she splits her time between Washington, D.C. Melissa Maloney Cofounder of All Women L.E.A.D.

Influencing 105

Influencing Automotive Real Estate Leadership 105

Success

MAY 10, 2025

Overcoming the Challenges of Entrepreneurship Quitting your job is the easy part, but keeping your new business afloat comes with its own set of challenges. Beating Burnout Burnout can affect us all, but small business owners can be especially privy to losing themselves in their work. That can quickly lead to overwhelm.

Delegation 90

Delegation Mentoring Networking Planning 90