Schedule change?
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
Pajama pants in the office?
Q: I work for a tech firm in Waltham. The company is fairly informal and casual. We are in start-up mode. My last employer was more structured, and not formal, but more professional in terms of dress code. I am … Continued
Social media habits at work
Q: My daughter is glued to her social media. I am worried, that when she finds her new post-college role, she will have her phone in her hand constantly. I hear about Instagram and Snapchat most often. I have some … Continued
Tips for a safe holiday party
Q: We are planning a year-end holiday party. Because of COVID, we are planning to have it outside pm a heated outdoor patio, next to our building. Do you have any recommendations for a successful event? A: Every year company … Continued
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
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
To hug or not to hug?
Q: I am a lead engineer. I know I can be awkward. I like to know the rules. Answer this – is hugging a co-worker illegal? A: Wow. Ok. If I had to pick a YES or a NO. It … Continued
EQ and delivering information
Q: Recently I had a situation with my new manager. Our roles are changing, which I understand, since we just hired a new leader within my division. However, how the information was delivered in a pretty gruff way. I thought … Continued
Don’t “let it slide”
Q: I am a new supervisor in a new company. I am learning the culture and how decisions are made. It is a start-up and growing rapidly. It is a fun place to work and I feel like I have … Continued