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Ask Savvy: How Should I Critique My Co-Worker?
Dear Savvy,
Today, my manager called me asking me to write up a report about a fellow co-worker. I had mentioned that she was having some difficulties adjusting to the workplace, that she was rude to us, and where she was getting better but that she still often isn't on task. I told her that I would, but I just sat down to write it and have no idea what to say, how to say it, etc.
Ask Savvy: I Don't Want to Share My Office With a Co-Worker
Dear Savvy,
A few months ago I was asked by one of the company's directors if I would be willing to share my office with my direct co-worker/teammate and I declined and said I did not feel comfortable with it. My company complied with my request, and I shared with another person.
The situation has come up again, but this time my boss will be asking.
Your Two Cents: Which Bad Office Behavior Is Worse?
Your Two Cents: Which Bad Office Behavior Is Worse?
Not washing hands before returning to work.
Conducting business over the phone while on the toilet.
Your Two Cents: Which Bad Office Behavior Is Worse?
Your Two Cents: Which Bad Office Behavior Is Worse?
Walking around the office without shoes.
Someone who plays music at their desk (no headphones).
How Would You Handle It: Co-Worker Gives TMI About Sex Life
Help a fellow Sugar reader out! This working girl is sick of hearing about her co-worker's sex life. What advice do you have for her?
Your Two Cents: Which Bad Office Behavior Is Worse?
Your Two Cents: Which Bad Office Behavior Is Worse?
Stealing food from the office refrigerator.
Someone who clips and files fingernails at their desk.
Hiring Managers Share the 20 Strangest Employee Complaints
Complaining about your co-workers to your office's or department's hiring manager is only acceptable when the issue is actually intrusive and hinders your ability to be an effective employee. Some workers have interesting ideas of what managers care to spend their time deliberating, and CareerBuilder gave these office referees a chance to vent by asking them about the strangest employee complaints they'd received.
I'm convinced that some employees are just bored, and some are really meant to work by themselves at home.
Your Two Cents: Which Bad Office Behavior Is Worse?
Your Two Cents: Which Bad Office Behavior Is Worse?
Microwaving fish in the office kitchen.
An obnoxious cell phone ringtone.
Your Two Cents: Is It Ever Appropriate to Hug a Co-Worker?
Your Two Cents: Is It Ever Appropriate to Hug a Co-Worker?
Yes, I'll explain in the comments below.
No, hugging is crossing the line with co-workers.
Do You Know How Much Your Co-Workers Earn?
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Do You Know How Much Your Co-Workers Earn?
Yes, I know approximately how much most of my co-workers earn.
I know how much a few of them make.
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