Dress while on video calls
Q: Our company is continuing to work remotely through 2021, at least. I work in a technology services company and manage a small team. We seem to have a group of employees who think it is ok to wear t-shirts … Continued
Videoconferencing etiquette
Q: I am working remotely for the foreseeable future. My gripe is very much of a 2020-2021 gripe. We have several weekly Zoom calls. Many of my colleagues don’t show their faces, even though that is preferred by most. I … Continued
When to send a thank-you note
Q: When do you send a thank-you note and how (email, text, a real note through the mail)? After I meet with someone on an informational basis only? After the first interview? After the second interview? When I receive a … Continued
Mistakenly part of an email exchange
Q: I interviewed with a company in October. Later that week, I think I was mistakenly added to an email exchange between the recruiter and the hiring manager. Part of the email conversation was about logistics, like when they hope … Continued
Bare feet in the office – acceptable or not?
Q: I never thought I would be writing a letter to ask about bare feet in the office. I am a forty something manager of a young team of three inside sales professionals. Yes, we work in technology. Yes, we … Continued
A law firm partner who lingers
Q: I work for a mid-sized law firm and I am enjoying the work. One of the partners is a problem. After I started in my role, he started hanging out near my office and it became excessive. I learned … Continued
How to approach a colleague who is inappropriate
Q: I was recently transferred to a new division of my company. My new job feels like a great fit for my career interests and skills. However, I have a colleague who is annoying. He hangs out at the doorway … Continued
Resigning professionally
Q: I am leaving my current employer in late December. I want to do this professionally. I think my manager will be shocked. How can I resign without damaging this relationship? A: The groundwork for leaving an employer in a … Continued
How to approach a surly colleague
Q: I work in a great company. Most of my co-workers are smart, approachable and just really good people. We have one long-term employee though who I think is a problem. I don’t want to be a complainer but honestly … Continued
Post-workplace investigation, an employee leaves
Q: I recently was interviewed as part of a workplace investigation at my company. I was told in advance that I would be asked questions about our office and work environment. I met with the investigator and she asked very … Continued