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Inappropriate questions from a manager
17 Jul 2023

Inappropriate questions from a manager

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

Q: My manager repeatedly asks personal questions of me and others all the time.  He will ask about health issues, family planning issues and household income issues.  When we have company events, he tends to drink too much, and his … Continued

family illness, Human Resources, illegal questions, job doc blog, medical problems, problems with manager
Pattie Hunt Sinacole provides suggestions on exit interviews
3 Oct 2022

Pattie Hunt Sinacole provides suggestions on exit interviews

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

Q:  I just sent in my resignation notice.  I sent it to my direct manager.  Who else should get a copy?  HR?  Most employees are asked to participate in an exit interview.  I want to be honest, but I also … Continued

exit interview, HR, Human Resources, job doc blog, leaving a job, resignation
A co-worker wearing too much perfume
11 Jul 2022

A co-worker wearing too much perfume

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

Q:  Many in my office are slowly returning to the workplace vs. working 100% remotely.  One of my co-workers, who is very new to the company, seems to be very fond of perfume.  Very fond!  I feel like I have … Continued

cooperation, Fragrance sensitivity issues, Human Resources, job doc blog, new employee, public health
Some pushing and shoving in the lunchroom
27 May 2019

Some pushing and shoving in the lunchroom

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

Q:  We had a dispute in our office last week.  It started with a verbal disagreement.  Then two guys really started shouting.  One guy pushed another guy.  Someone yelled “take it outside!”  They went outside to our parking lot and … Continued

HR, HR services, Human Resources, job doc blog, office issues

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