Results Through People
Q: I work for a small, but growing company in Cambridge. The company started in a small apartment in Somerville and most of us were hired during the pandemic. The place is very casual. The CEO is young and immature. … Continued
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
Q: I have a specific question for you. I work for a company that is casual and flexible. We can choose how to dress. We have a ton of flexibility. They provide meals sometimes. They often have fun events for … Continued
Q: As a manager, we are seeing a rise in mental health issues in our workplace. Most of these concerns are occurring within our 20 something employees. Is there something we can do to support our employees? Our EAP (Employee … Continued
Q: I own a small professional services firm just outside of Boston. I think we are pretty flexible. We let employees start/end their schedule any time between 8am to 10am, or 4pm to 6pm. We give a few mental health … Continued
Q: I work in an open office environment. I must be extra sensitive to noise. Some of my co-workers are loud. Some hum while doing their work. One guy blows bubbles with his bubble gum, and then they pop loudly. … Continued
Q: I work in a technology company. Most employees really put forth an effort every day and on every project. There are a few who take advantage of our laid-back “people” culture. There is a group who will take afternoon … Continued
Q: I have a small consulting business. Most of us work remotely, from a home office. Some of us have home offices which are reasonable, private and professional. One woman uses a spare bedroom and there is a simple painting … Continued
Q: I am hoping to change jobs in 2021. Everyone tells me that I should be grateful that I have a job. But the management team micromanages us. Our lunch hours are scheduled to the minute. If we leave the … Continued
Q: My company is moving to an open office concept. I am easily distracted and feel like this will really hinder my performance. We have many noisy people in our offices, including gum snappers, flip flop flappers, whistlers and hummers, … Continued