Responding to Uninvited Touch Claims – How to Handle Tricky Situations

Question: Hello! I’ve been in the process of investigating a male employee that touched a female’s hair/head in the office without invitation. I found the video footage, and then several other female employees came forward about him, stating that he makes remarks such as they’re sexy or beautiful, etc. He’s a former police officer who’s very arrogant, and when I …

The Innovative Person’s Response To Leadership & Co-Workers Stuck In The Past . . . .

The innovative person’s response to leadership and co-workers stuck in the past and unwilling to try something new. Technology at work has become an integral part of contemporary companies’ everyday processes and procedures. There are many productivity applications that expedite and provide performance metrics that employers use to gauge the outcomes of their strategies. While most companies have embraced the …

Help! My Boss has Body Odor and Bad Breath

Question:  My boss has body odor and bad breath. What can I do about this issue? Advice: Diplomacy and empathy are key here, its in your best interest to defer to HR. Personal hygiene is a sensitive subject that may be influenced by a person’s poor habits to cultural norms or a health issue. HR can professionally and sensitively explore …