Jobs | Boston.com https://www.boston.com/tag/jobs/ Boston.com Mon, 18 Dec 2023 17:25:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://bdc2020.o0bc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BDC_Logo_2020_Social_WhiteBG-609c79a967eee-150x150.png Jobs | Boston.com https://www.boston.com/tag/jobs/ 32 32 We’ve been encouraged to work in the office a few days a week, but some of my colleagues within our company didn’t get the memo that there is a hoteling reservation process in place. I’m tired of going into the office, only to find someone working at the desk that I reserved for the day. https://www.boston.com/jobs/jobs/2023/12/20/weve-been-encouraged-to-work-in-the-office-a-few-days-a-week-but-some-of-my-colleagues-within-our-company-didnt-get-the-memo-that-there-is-a-hoteling-reservation-process-in-place-i/ https://www.boston.com/jobs/jobs/2023/12/20/weve-been-encouraged-to-work-in-the-office-a-few-days-a-week-but-some-of-my-colleagues-within-our-company-didnt-get-the-memo-that-there-is-a-hoteling-reservation-process-in-place-i/#comments Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.boston.com/?p=28807783 Elaine Varelas provides tips on how to implement best practices for hotel and hot desking.

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]]> https://www.boston.com/jobs/jobs/2023/12/20/weve-been-encouraged-to-work-in-the-office-a-few-days-a-week-but-some-of-my-colleagues-within-our-company-didnt-get-the-memo-that-there-is-a-hoteling-reservation-process-in-place-i/feed/ 3 During our group meetings at work, I’d love to contribute my ideas and insights, but one of my colleagues tends to dominate the conversation and it’s hard to speak up. https://www.boston.com/jobs/jobs/2023/12/13/during-our-group-meetings-at-work-id-love-to-contribute-my-ideas-and-insights-but-one-of-my-colleagues-tends-to-dominate-the-conversation-and-its-hard-to-speak-up/ https://www.boston.com/jobs/jobs/2023/12/13/during-our-group-meetings-at-work-id-love-to-contribute-my-ideas-and-insights-but-one-of-my-colleagues-tends-to-dominate-the-conversation-and-its-hard-to-speak-up/#respond Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.boston.com/?p=28763570 Elaine Varelas provides tips on creating and fostering an inclusive environment during meetings so that everyone who wants to contribute can do so.

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]]> https://www.boston.com/jobs/jobs/2023/12/13/during-our-group-meetings-at-work-id-love-to-contribute-my-ideas-and-insights-but-one-of-my-colleagues-tends-to-dominate-the-conversation-and-its-hard-to-speak-up/feed/ 0 These are the best things Boston.com readers said in 2023 https://www.boston.com/community/readers-say/these-are-the-best-things-boston-com-readers-said-in-2023/ https://www.boston.com/community/readers-say/these-are-the-best-things-boston-com-readers-said-in-2023/#respond Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:14:01 +0000 https://www.boston.com/?post_type=bdc-community&p=28761902 Whether it was Cape Cod vacations or Fenway concerts, readers shared their thoughts.

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]]> https://www.boston.com/community/readers-say/these-are-the-best-things-boston-com-readers-said-in-2023/feed/ 0 Why don’t people update their out-of-office messages when they aren’t going to be available to respond? It’s beyond frustrating. https://www.boston.com/jobs/jobs/2023/12/05/why-dont-people-update-their-out-of-office-messages-when-they-arent-going-to-be-available-to-respond-its-beyond-frustrating/ https://www.boston.com/jobs/jobs/2023/12/05/why-dont-people-update-their-out-of-office-messages-when-they-arent-going-to-be-available-to-respond-its-beyond-frustrating/#respond Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:05:38 +0000 https://www.boston.com/?p=28704380 Elaine Varelas explains the importance of setting up out-of-office messages to help mitigate frustrations of both colleagues and outsiders who may be trying to reach you.

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]]> https://www.boston.com/jobs/jobs/2023/12/05/why-dont-people-update-their-out-of-office-messages-when-they-arent-going-to-be-available-to-respond-its-beyond-frustrating/feed/ 0 Whenever we go out for a meal or for drinks with friends or family, my wife always insists that we pick up the tab. How can I get her to change this dynamic? https://www.boston.com/jobs/jobs/2023/11/29/whenever-we-go-out-for-a-meal-or-for-drinks-with-friends-or-family-my-wife-always-insists-that-we-pick-up-the-tab-how-can-i-get-her-to-change-this-dynamic/ https://www.boston.com/jobs/jobs/2023/11/29/whenever-we-go-out-for-a-meal-or-for-drinks-with-friends-or-family-my-wife-always-insists-that-we-pick-up-the-tab-how-can-i-get-her-to-change-this-dynamic/#respond Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:23:16 +0000 https://www.boston.com/?p=28645679 Elaine Varelas dives into some of the reasons why someone in a professional role where business development is a priority might want to be generous with both friends and family.

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]]> https://www.boston.com/jobs/jobs/2023/11/29/whenever-we-go-out-for-a-meal-or-for-drinks-with-friends-or-family-my-wife-always-insists-that-we-pick-up-the-tab-how-can-i-get-her-to-change-this-dynamic/feed/ 0 How can I maintain a good relationship with my boss after turning down a promotion? https://www.boston.com/jobs/jobs/2023/11/22/how-can-i-maintain-a-good-relationship-with-my-boss-after-turning-down-a-promotion/ https://www.boston.com/jobs/jobs/2023/11/22/how-can-i-maintain-a-good-relationship-with-my-boss-after-turning-down-a-promotion/#respond Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.boston.com/?p=28592303 Elaine Varelas guides on how to decline a promotion professionally and gracefully.

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]]> https://www.boston.com/jobs/jobs/2023/11/22/how-can-i-maintain-a-good-relationship-with-my-boss-after-turning-down-a-promotion/feed/ 0 I suffered a lay off years ago, but the loss of that job still triggers me from time to time. I really want to move on and not feel so resentful about being let go. https://www.boston.com/jobs/jobs/2023/11/15/i-suffered-a-lay-off-years-ago-but-the-loss-of-that-job-still-triggers-me-from-time-to-time-i-really-want-to-move-on-and-not-feel-so-resentful-about-being-let-go/ https://www.boston.com/jobs/jobs/2023/11/15/i-suffered-a-lay-off-years-ago-but-the-loss-of-that-job-still-triggers-me-from-time-to-time-i-really-want-to-move-on-and-not-feel-so-resentful-about-being-let-go/#respond Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:04:53 +0000 https://www.boston.com/?p=28544514 Elaine Varelas provides guidance on the importance of reflecting on a job loss and advice on moving forward.

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]]> https://www.boston.com/jobs/jobs/2023/11/15/i-suffered-a-lay-off-years-ago-but-the-loss-of-that-job-still-triggers-me-from-time-to-time-i-really-want-to-move-on-and-not-feel-so-resentful-about-being-let-go/feed/ 0 I waited so long to retire, but now that I’m retired, all I want to do is go back to work! I miss all of the challenges and rewards associated with working. https://www.boston.com/jobs/jobs/2023/11/08/i-waited-so-long-to-retire-but-now-that-im-retired-all-i-want-to-do-is-go-back-to-work-i-miss-all-of-the-challenges-and-rewards-associated-with-working/ https://www.boston.com/jobs/jobs/2023/11/08/i-waited-so-long-to-retire-but-now-that-im-retired-all-i-want-to-do-is-go-back-to-work-i-miss-all-of-the-challenges-and-rewards-associated-with-working/#respond Wed, 08 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.boston.com/?p=28503747 Elaine Varelas guides on important considerations surrounding retirement and how to go back to work.

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]]> https://www.boston.com/jobs/jobs/2023/11/01/as-an-executive-im-no-longer-interested-in-being-the-face-of-the-company-and-would-like-to-transition-to-a-different-less-public-facing-role/feed/ 0 How do I handle the return of my supervisor who was out for several weeks getting help with her substance abuse issue? It’s hard to rebuild that trust after her work suffered so much due to her drinking. https://www.boston.com/jobs/jobs/2023/10/25/how-do-i-handle-the-return-of-my-supervisor-who-was-out-for-several-weeks-getting-help-with-her-substance-abuse-issue-its-hard-to-rebuild-that-trust-after-her-work-suffered-so-much-due-to-he/ https://www.boston.com/jobs/jobs/2023/10/25/how-do-i-handle-the-return-of-my-supervisor-who-was-out-for-several-weeks-getting-help-with-her-substance-abuse-issue-its-hard-to-rebuild-that-trust-after-her-work-suffered-so-much-due-to-he/#respond Wed, 25 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.boston.com/?p=28428747 Elaine Varelas guides on providing support, empathy, and understanding when a colleague in recovery returns after getting help with alcohol addiction.

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