Recent questions tagged workplace

Description : Should there be exclusive spaces for women to work?

Last Answer : You don't get it both ways. If women want to have exclusive places to work, fine. But then they should have no standing to sue for gender discrimination while the rest of the (co-ed) world moves on ... around them. Go for it and feel fuzzy about being around women. but it's not the real world.

Description : Are there valid questions to ask a victim of sexual harassment?

Last Answer : The valid questions are straightforward about who, what, where, when, Improper questions are those asking the complainant things like what were you wearing, did you smile or laugh, did you go ... attempts to shift the focus of attention to the complainant's behavior and not the alleged actor.

Description : What is the most insulting statement you have heard?

Last Answer : “You can’t possibly understand…”

Description : What's the most scandalous thing you've ever experienced or witnessed in the workplace?

Last Answer : Being accused of making a phone call to a co-worker’s wife about her husband’s supposed infidelity. So said the branch manager, who it was later found out, was his own wife who made the call, he knew it and covered it up.

Description : How does it benefit the low end worker, by keeping minimum wage so low one can't possibly live off it?

Last Answer : It’s better than zero income at all or full blown welfare, but otherwise no, nothing but a low paid wage slave.

Description : Have you ever seen, or used, an "executive washroom"?

Last Answer : answer:I worked at a small private company ($20M US per year) where the owner had a private bathroom and shower. I peed in there once (in the bathroom, not the shower). Woo hoo living large!! ... office and spare bathroom, so I have MY private bathroom. I bike to work and shower there. Woo hoo!

Description : Has it ever been beneficial to let a co-worker fail to make a point?

Last Answer : answer:If I am following the scenario correctly, I don't understand why other co-workers and your supervisor would encourage you to do PTO co-worker's tasks the way she trained you if they want ... is to stick to your morals, avoid the gossip, and keep your supervisor in the loop objectively.

Description : Could you imagine slapping your colleagues butt or jumping piggy back on him/her to express happiness?

Last Answer : Uh NO! could you imagine a fifty something, hundred pound over weight truck driver jumping on you, it would get me arrested.

Description : What are you doing? Are we hanging out together right now?

Last Answer : answer:I’m working on a load of laundry while cleaning a lunchbox and answering questions, but I’m not pressing the answer button. until now I think that means we are hanging out.

Description : Men, is cleavage in the workplace really distracting?

Last Answer : If you wear low-cat tops to the office, you are saying, “Don’t take me seriously.” Keep the personal fashion statements for your own time.

Description : How do you deal with a negative coworker who gets grumpy, judgmental, and says hurtful things about customers and you all day long?

Last Answer : answer:Does the coworker behave this way towards customers? Does the boss notice? Have you told the boss? Find a new job. That’s really the only thing you have control over.

Description : What would be an appropriate reaction to this workplace situation involving dress code violations and hypocrisy?

Last Answer : answer:You could all agree to still dress up on Fridays, making her look like the slob that she is. You could create and have everyone sign a petition against the wearing of leggings and capris and present it to the partners.

Description : How can an introvert stand out in a workplace full of extroverts?

Last Answer : We had to do our own preformance plans at work and keep track of our own work that we did on a daily basis. Maybe even if you don't you could do this on a regular basis and offer it to ... to toot your own horn to make yourself noticed in the workplace alot of time your great work speaks for itself.

Description : I don't like to ask personal questions at work unless the person offers to talk about personal stuff is that weird ?

Last Answer : answer:No, it's not weird. I feel the same way. As an introvert, I tend to compartmentalize my work life and private life, so I assume others must do the same. I don't often ask people about ... conversations as much as I used to (though I will respond in a friendly manner if somebody seeks me out).

Description : How common is workplace bullying or a hostile workplace environment in the industry?

Last Answer : You will find a jerk in every industry. Just like you would find a jerk in every part of the world.

Description : Do you think Managing Directors should lunch with their employees?

Last Answer : answer:All emplyees should eat together, and what happens in the lunch room or is spoken of in the lunch room stays in the lunch room. Lunch is not work, there are no managing directors at ... an idealistic point of view, even here where eating is a highly social thing, there have been exceptions.

Description : When was the last time you saw a minor error snowball into a big problem?

Last Answer : answer:O crap. Well .what time does your bank stop transactions for the day? With my bank, anytime after 4:00 the day before payday, I can debit my heart out and not have to worry about going overdrawn ... a pretty big and painful one! LOL! Poor kid! Bummer to have a Gramma with God on her side!

Description : Have you ever done this at work?

Last Answer : I saw someone do that once. We didn’t see him again.

Description : Should the use of medical marijuana be allowed in the workplace?

Last Answer : Totally up to Walmart. They make the rules and workers have to follow them. I feel bad for the employee but it is what it is.

Description : How do I deal with stressed out people at work?

Last Answer : First off, show your boss that you're still pretty much in the game and can be relied on to pinch hit, if need be. Let your fellow employees know that the game is tough but only the strong ... everyone becomes a stakeholder to the success of the company. . . . I hope that makes sense to you.

Description : How would one go about filing a complaint against a coworker who has been physically violent towards and is now harassing him or her?

Last Answer : Call the police and get a restraining order?

Description : Where you work, do non smokers get upset at the frequent cigarette breaks taken by smokers?

Last Answer : This is a pet peeve of mine. Non smokers don’t even get a break where I work. Smokers take about 4 to six breaks a day.

Description : Should I take a part-time rural mail delivery job?

Last Answer : Leaning out of the window to stuff mailboxes on both sides of streets. Very good snow tires, depending on where you live. Often mailboxes are hit by cars and bent at odd angles.

Description : Do your creative juices come alive when your pay-day ends?

Last Answer : I’m a photographer and have to say my day job sucks all my creative juices dry. I am in such a noncreative atmosphere and there is nobody there with the same passions as me. I wish there was a switch, but every artist will tell you, there’s not.

Description : Appropriate to say "That's what she said" in an office?

Last Answer : i say it all the time, but i dont work. sometimes, i hold it back if im with a person of authority or family. its hard (thats what she said :D)you could probably get away with it at work if the customer doesnt hear.

Description : 10 Unusual Strategies to Deal with Fever at the Workplace

Last Answer : Having a fever is normally a good excuse for an office worker to take the day off. The ailment severely weakens the body and hampers a person's concentration, lowering the rate of productivity. Though, ... Such methods will help you do your part in keeping your company, or at least your job afloat.

Description : How to arrange exercise in the workplace?

Last Answer : In the modern world, people spend most of their time at work, and often it is an office, a computer and a telephone. Even if you like your work activity, the organism will hardly say thank you ... make you worse. Better a few minutes of exercise than rheumatism and other "delights" of a sore back.