A germaphobe coworker, a boyfriend who used to see escorts, and a regretful past of bullying.
Dear John: Love Her, Hate Her Rhode Island Accent
March 16, 2013 By 1 Comment
An irritating accent, a coworker constantly staring at cleavage, and a confusion about a friend’s expectations.
Is Gender Equality Killing Women?
January 29, 2013 By 27 Comments
Women often experience an implicit (and sometimes even explicit) expectation from those around them to be both a full-time professional and an ever-present mom.
“I think about this a lot with coworkers: would I find this person as offensive if she were a man?”
November 30, 2012 By 1 Comment
This is a comment by wellokaythen on the post “‘He’s a Boss, She’s a Bitch’”.
Workplace Bullying: A Chronic Corporate Disease
November 12, 2012 By 2 Comments
Rakesh Malhotra, on how to detect against bullying in the workplace — even if it’s yourself.
Dear John: Looking Not So Good
October 19, 2012 By 1 Comment
Dear John addresses straying eyes, advances from a friend’s ex, and a coworker who stole all the credit.
“Having a perfect career looked great on the outside. But was the stress worth the 5 heart attacks?”
July 24, 2012 By 3 Comments
This is a comment by Tom B on the post “Odd Jobbing”.
Do Gay Men Make Better Bosses?
July 23, 2012 By 30 Comments
Does being an out gay man make you a more compassionate boss?
On the Disposibility of Men
July 19, 2012 By 15 Comments
Lisa Hickey is haunted by recent articles and comments on The Good Men Project and inspired to ask the question “Why are men disposable?”
Here Lies Buried Treasure
July 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Joe Gerstandt wants to know why emotions have no place in the workplace.
Men and Parental Leave: A Conversation
June 30, 2012 By 13 Comments
Men are trying to get more time with their children. So why aren’t they taking parental leave?
4 Signs You’re a Terrible Communicator
June 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Sure, you’re a visionary leader. But do your day-to-day discussions actually move your company forward, or just cause confusion? Here’s how to tell. (Special from Inc. magazine)
8 Rules for Creating a Passionate Work Culture
June 8, 2012 By 2 Comments
FastCompany’s Paul Alofs talks about how everything from eliminating whiners to having an ambitious set of corporate goals create a culture that grows empires.
Ten things I’ve learned from workplace politics
June 2, 2012 By 5 Comments
Be strategic about what is important.
Dear John: Just Friends Again?
March 25, 2012 By 25 Comments
Dear John addresses the so-called “friend zone”, offers advice to a man bothered by a prejudiced coworker, and talks about a tricky matter of professional ethics.
“Wearing a Suit and Tie is the New ‘Eccentric’ in the Workplace”
How do you dress in the workplace? How does what your coworkers wear affect you? Do you frown on those wear casual dress and does larger culture need to go back to dressing up? Does it matter?