What crazy flag is this?
posted by Optimus Chyme on Nov 19, 2009 - 18 answers

I am your new boss. How can I get our relationship off to a good start? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 16, 2009 - 33 answers

Many workplaces ban social networking sites such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and so on. What are some of the reasons workplaces should allow (and even encourage) staff to use social networking sites? [more inside]
posted by Jaybo on Oct 14, 2009 - 20 answers

Does anyone know what those green lapel pins are that about a third of Obama's staffers seem to be wearing in the photos here? (via)
posted by limeonaire on Jan 15, 2009 - 14 answers

How can I best support a staff member returning to work after a period off with depression? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 30, 2008 - 8 answers

I had a seriously unpleasant experience with a former employee in the aftermath of his termination, and I have since learned that he is employed at a similar business in another city. Is it my place to warn them? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 3, 2008 - 24 answers

What different traditions and practices are there which combine meditation and active motion? [more inside]
posted by protorp on May 31, 2008 - 12 answers

It's time for yet another round of "What is the best project management software!" Come meet the final contestants. Particularly if you have used Microsoft Project or Open Workbench. [more inside]
posted by salvia on Jan 8, 2008 - 2 answers

First day of work at new job, tips please... [more inside]
posted by trashcan on Aug 24, 2007 - 17 answers

I'm the Web systems manager at a large financial management company (in the Janus / Nuveen / SEI territory) and I'm having a hell of a time discovering industry-relevant staffing levels. Anybody have references or anecdotes? [more inside]
posted by gknauss on Aug 21, 2007 - 1 answer

Turducken said it concisely: "When (most) freelance writers want to have a family or buy a house, they get jobs as... editors." I am wondering just how they (we) do that! [more inside]
posted by Eater on Oct 30, 2006 - 7 answers

What would you do if you were asked to plan the following event for 250 people on a budget of $500?: "... a staff appreciation event celebrating the past year's accomplishments and anticipating future directions. Includes the following tasks: scheduling event, reserving location, setting agenda, arranging for speakers, ordering and purchasing refreshments, publicizing event, and handling setup and cleanup." [more inside]
posted by jay_wiese on Oct 17, 2006 - 27 answers

I'm trying to find an image of note numbers with the corresponding notes on a staff. [more inside]
posted by scazza on Oct 12, 2006 - 15 answers

Is there a rule of thumb about freelance rates vs. staff salaries? [more inside]
posted by catesbie on Apr 11, 2006 - 22 answers