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The Right Way to Check Someone’s References

Harvard Business

It’s also important to set the stage for a “constructive conversation,” says Fernández-Aráoz. But what you learn will help you get a sense for whether the candidate is “a cultural fit” for your organization. Case Study #1: Solicit feedback from team members to focus your questions.

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How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Work from Home

Harvard Business

It’s likely that there are “bigger cultural issues” at play; maybe your boss thinks, “If I do it for you, I’m going to have to do it for everybody.” ” So think of “constructive ways to take no for an answer.” “Face time in the office is important.”

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