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Schedule change?
8 Apr 2024

Schedule change?

by Ethan Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: I have been working as a receptionist for a few years, at a local law firm.  We have a new office manager, who is my supervisor.  For the past few years, I have been fortunate to be able to … Continued

changing schedule, company culture, etiquette, etiquette at work, flexible hours, Flexible Work Arrangements, job doc blog, management, new manager, office etiquette, office issues, problems with manager
Back-channel references, what are they and how to handle
1 Apr 2024

Back-channel references, what are they and how to handle

by Ethan Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: I am a new supervisor and recently learned that I am a final candidate for a new role at a company, that has always been my dream company. One of the interviewers said that they planned to do a … Continued

company culture, ethics, etiquette, hiring, job doc blog, job seeker, job seekers, pre-offer, references
Do open offices improve collaboration?
19 Mar 2024

Do open offices improve collaboration?

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: During the pandemic, my company reduced our office space.  Now many of us are being asked to return to the office.  The offices are no longer the same.  Our office space is all open.  No one has a cube.  … Continued

company culture, conflicts, etiquette at work, innapropriate behavior, job doc blog, management, open office
Brushing teeth in the bathroom, and still not on time
23 Oct 2023

Brushing teeth in the bathroom, and still not on time

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  Most of the employees in my office are returning to at least a hybrid schedule.  I supervise a small team, and we very laid back in the office.  Sometimes too laid back in my opinion.  There is a lot … Continued

company culture, innapropriate behavior, job doc blog, new employees, tardiness
Inappropriate, and likely illegal hiring practices
16 Oct 2023

Inappropriate, and likely illegal hiring practices

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: As a new leader, in a new company, I am learning the ropes.  I like 90% of my role and my new employer.  However, this company is less structured, more casual.  We schedule a lot of fun events like … Continued

age discrimination, company culture, hiring, innapropriate behavior, job doc blog, new employees, new manager, sexual harassment
“Frat boy” comments in the workplace
18 Sep 2023

“Frat boy” comments in the workplace

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  I work for a small, but growing company in Cambridge.  The company started in a small apartment in Somerville and most of us were hired during the pandemic.  The place is very casual.  The CEO is young and immature.  … Continued

company culture, frat boy, job doc blog, problems with manager, work environment, young professional
Pattie Hunt Sinacole addresses accommodations and dogs
7 Nov 2022

Pattie Hunt Sinacole addresses accommodations and dogs

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  I have a specific question for you.  I work for a company that is casual and flexible.  We can choose how to dress.  We have a ton of flexibility.  They provide meals sometimes.  They often have fun events for … Continued

accommodations, company culture, job doc blog, Mass. law, work environment, workplace
Generational differences? Pattie Hunt Sinacole offers a possible explanation
24 Oct 2022

Generational differences? Pattie Hunt Sinacole offers a possible explanation

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  I am in my mid 50s and feel like I am out of touch with my employees.  They complain about our workplace, often times not the work on their desks.  They ask if what I am doing about the … Continued

company culture, employee benefits, employer, employment outlook, flexible hours, job doc blog, management
Mental health issues in the workplace, expert Abbie Rosenberg weighs in
10 Oct 2022

Mental health issues in the workplace, expert Abbie Rosenberg weighs in

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  As a manager, we are seeing a rise in mental health issues in our workplace.  Most of these concerns are occurring within our 20 something employees.  Is there something we can do to support our employees?  Our EAP (Employee … Continued

company culture, employer, job doc blog, mental health, new employees, work environment, work life balance
A “people” culture and flexibility
25 Oct 2021

A “people” culture and flexibility

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  I work in a technology company.  Most employees really put forth an effort every day and on every project.  There are a few who take advantage of our laid-back “people” culture.  There is a group who will take afternoon … Continued

company culture, etiquette at work, job doc blog, work environment

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