Extra pay to help out a colleague?
Q: I was recently asked to fill in for a colleague, who went on a medical leave. There were a few of us who chipped in, since it would only be a few weeks that she was planning to be … Continued
Has an annoying employee taken it too far?
Q: I have a colleague who is driving me batty. We work in an open work environment and I have to now wear ear plugs. Before the ear plugs, I had to listen to whistling, snorting and deep breathing. He … Continued
What is EQ?
Q: I was recently given some feedback informally from my supervisor that I need to “work on my EQ.” What is EQ? How does one work on their EQ? Please define it for me too. A: EQ is an abbreviation … Continued
Conduct outside of work, is it harassment?
Q: I joined a small tech company over the summer. We are fairly informal. No policies, handbook, training, etc. On Fridays, someone usually runs out and buys beer, wine and pizza and the company picks up the tab. Most of … Continued
New job and new co-workers (including an ex-husband)
Q: I just accepted a role with a growing tech company. I am enthusiastic about the role. A few days into my first week, I saw a name on an email distribution list. The name belongs to my former husband. … Continued
Can weird behavior equal harassment in the workplace?
Q: I work in a white-collar office in downtown Boston and this is my first job out of college. Most of my colleagues are chill and professional. I am a woman but I work in a male-dominated industry. There is … Continued
Packed up desk and left. Now what?
Q: I left my last company after a conflict with a co-worker. I was angry and irritated. I packed up my desk and left. I didn’t give notice, I just left. In hindsight, I know I made a huge mistake. … Continued
Introvert or social anxiety?
Q: My boss is an introvert. I mean an INTROVERT. For example, he walks in early and closes his door, with barely a good morning or a hello. He opens his door to use the restroom or buy his lunch. … Continued
Casual dress is sometimes too casual
Q: Our company struggles with dress code issues. Most employees dress appropriately, but we have some employees who dress for a night out and some who dress in flimsy little camisoles (even in cold weather) and think that is appropriate … Continued
Help for those who need a fragrance-free workplace
Q: I have moved into a new role within my company. There is a woman who wears an excessive amount of perfume who sits very close to my new cubicle. She also has plug-in air fresheners within her cubicle. I … Continued