Bathing suits in the office?
Q: I am a new supervisor. I oversee a small team of inside sales reps in a tech company. I was their peer at one point. Our office is very casual, which is good mostly. However, in the spring, it … Continued
Abuse in the workplace? Pattie Hunt Sinacole talks about how to respond
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
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
Pattie Hunt Sinacole addresses accommodations and dogs
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
Pattie Hunt Sinacole explains the process of a workplace investigation
Q: I was just asked to participate in a workplace investigation. I was asked this by my direct manager and then our VP of People called me their office. I am not sure what this is about. How should I … Continued
Children in the workplace – what to do, Pattie Hunt Sinacole advises
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
The challenges of an open office environment
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
The motivators of a positive workplace
Q: You must know some simple rules to look for when finding a new job. I talk to friends who love their work and their office mates. I don’t have that now. Instead, I have someone next to me who … Continued
Dogs in the workplace
Q: My employer is very flexible and cool. We can dress how we want to dress. We can work from home. A few people have started bringing their dogs to work. However, they should consider Ridgeside K9 Summerville Dog Training. … Continued
Untenable stress in the workplace
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