

Anna Holmes
Posts

Should I Feel Bad About Running Errands During Work Hours?
Also, what happens when you’ve been hiding disorganization behind a facade of success.

Can I Make My Jewish Employee Work on Christian Holidays?
Plus, how to know when the problem is actually you.

My Boss Wants to Sleep on My Couch Every Week
Boundaries, boundaries and more boundaries. Plus: boundaries.

How to Explain Why You Left a Job When You Signed an NDA
Sometimes you just have to be OK with being vague. Plus, what to do when a co-worker has a challenging personality.

How to Talk to a Neurodiverse Colleague
Work Friend reconsiders a past response. Plus, the best way to correct people who get your name wrong.

How to Disclose an Office Romance
When is it too late to reveal that you’re deep into an office romance?

Worn Out by an Extrovert? You Can Go ‘Gray.’
Don’t engage an overbearing colleague — that is, be boring — and eventually the attention-seeker may give up and go away.

When Is Neurodiversity an Excuse for Rudeness?
How to deal with a colleague who won’t even try to make nice.

Should You Consult H.R. About a Conflict With Your Manager?
Don’t count on human resources to take your side in a workplace issue, especially if it involves a conflict with your boss.