How important is context to getting work done? What are effective ways to manipulate context to get more done? [more inside]
posted by parudox on Sep 24, 2011 - 11 answers

Should I got to HR about a hostile work environment? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 17, 2011 - 13 answers

I’m a former academic who would like to focus on self-driven writing and creative projects, but I’m not ready for self-employment. I’d like to find a low-stress job that will leave time and energy for my creative work, but I have some health restrictions and complicating factors. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by velvet winter on Jul 7, 2010 - 9 answers

My friend wants to travel to a developed country where he can learn about green technology hands-on and bring it back to his home country. He is possibly referring to a blue collar job, installing solar panels, etc. This means he's starting small. Where does he start looking?
posted by drea on Jul 5, 2009 - 5 answers

I have been asked to set up a “Remote Working Hub” to allow employees to work away from the office. Where can I go for more information? Does it work? [more inside]
posted by SarahM on Sep 19, 2008 - 5 answers

I have questions about finding a new job whilst working my current one and hating it. And changing careers. And what to say to recruiters so that I don't end up in an office environment like this again. And questions about references. Sigh. Oh and guilt. [more inside]
posted by ticktockdoc on Sep 8, 2008 - 5 answers

My company is trying to encourage our employees, clients & vendors to be more environmentally conscious. We want to tag company emails with a message underneath our standard signature to help get people thinking about it, but are trying to strike a balance between nice & forceful. Some of our ideas after the jump. What say you MeFites? [more inside]
posted by UncleHornHead on Mar 13, 2008 - 23 answers

How to proceed with caution in dealing with a smart and talented boss who has anger-management and mental health problems...? [more inside]
posted by Sabine3283 on Jul 1, 2007 - 16 answers