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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
How to communicate with a persistent candidate
9 Oct 2023

How to communicate with a persistent candidate

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

Q:  I am a hiring manager of a growing company.  We are hiring more sales reps.  When we have our top candidates, we try to communicate that we have identified our top 2 or 3.  We first look at the … Continued

candidate mistakes, innapropriate behavior, job doc blog, job seekers, problems with communication
Abuse in the workplace? Pattie Hunt Sinacole talks about how to respond
22 May 2023

Abuse in the workplace? Pattie Hunt Sinacole talks about how to respond

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

Q: My question is how does one handle seeing constant abuse of a fellow co-worker by her supervisor. Sometimes he threatens her, and I know she feels targeted. The managers just turn a cheek and it is out of control. … Continued

bullying, innapropriate behavior, job doc blog, problems with manager, targeting, workplace
Bullying in the workplace
13 Feb 2023

Bullying in the workplace

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

Q: I work in an environment that is becoming very toxic.  I have a new supervisor who stokes this behavior.  He will tell very aggressive, and sometimes violent jokes.  He also taunts and demeans us when we may share a … Continued

bullying, innapropriate behavior, job doc blog, office issues, work environment
Holding a safe employee event
9 May 2022

Holding a safe employee event

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: COVID-19, Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  Recently, we had a COVID-safety outing where all employees were invited to a cookout and bonfire.  Most of our employees and family members had a great time.  A few employees drank too much.  I worry about inappropriate behavior and … Continued

celebration, company-sponsored event, COVID-19, innapropriate behavior, job doc blog
How to approach a colleague who is inappropriate
14 Jan 2019

How to approach a colleague who is inappropriate

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

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

etiquette, innapropriate behavior, job doc blog

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