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Blog Post: UK Workers Are Neglecting a Major Workplace Need: It has been a strange year for businesses and workplaces around the world. With the majority of us working from home for at least part of the year, workers have no doubt gained a new appreciation…; Added by Caitlin Purvis at 11:13am on March 15, 2021

Blog Post: December 31, 2008: Claudia's Wednesday Wisdom

This week Claudia reminds us why she is so good at helping recruiters who have seemingly intractable problems with candidates, hiring managers, other…; Added by Amitai Givertz at 7:30am on December 31, 2008

Blog Post: Rinse and Repeat: The simple haircare process of rinse and repeat, as printed on shampoo bottles everywhere, has made manufacturers of personal hygiene products billions of dollars as have other simple and sustainable…; Added by Scott Wintrip at 10:07am on March 7, 2011

Comment on: Topic 'Canceling an interview... do you do it?': and I had to let him go...…; Added by Amy Ala Miller at 2:41pm on October 7, 2011

Comment on: Blog Post 'Manners Matter in the Interview Process': re a little training. And why candidates still do the "no call no show" boggles my mind!…; Added by Chaser at 4:06pm on December 15, 2009

Blog Post: 5 Unexpected Ways You're Sabotaging Your Own Productivity: Each day businesses assess and rate their productivity, always aiming to…; Added by Emma Sturgis at 2:32pm on April 29, 2016

Comment for: Recruiting Animal: am from TX? I have read your Canadian newspapers and wonder what we have in common? Please advise. :)…; Added by Peggy McKee at 4:57pm on June 12, 2007

Comment on: Topic 'Canceling an interview... do you do it?': Be my guest. Hey, I used to give the hygiene talk to temps. Compared to that, this is a breeze. Amy Ala said: I am stealing that line. :); Added by Bill Schultz at 2:17pm on October 7, 2011

Topic: Wednesday Wisdom: Smell the Roses: tly downsized and moved into a smaller office space; I now sit in a cubicle next to one of the engineers. Nice guy, very friendly (and curious about my job, which is annoying), but the real problem is that he has the worst body odor imaginable. No matter what I try, I can’t get away from the smell; it even lingers on my clothes when I go home some days. I’ve talked with my boss about it several times, and she’s had conversations with his boss, but this guy doesn’t seem to get the message. There’s no other space in the office for me to move; what should I do? Migraine in Maine Dear Migraine, Can I just say this for all of the girls in the room? Ewwwwwwwwwwwwww. Sorry guys, I know there are some equally sensitive male noses out there. It may not help to know this, but Fish4jobs did a survey in the UK last year about bad behaviors in office environments (there’s a great top 10 list to be found here); the number one complaint was poor personal hygiene, and 59% agreed that this was the worst sin an office mate could commit. Now I haven’t seen a similar poll on this side of the pond recently, but I’m going to guess that noses are pretty much the same everywhere. This situation stinks, and no pun intended. Let’s look at your options. First, note that body odor can be attributed to factors other than poor hygiene. Do you know if that’s the case here? Consider starting with HR to confirm or rule out that possibility; would it change your perspective if you knew this engineer was trying to manage a medical condition? Understanding the truth of the situation is helpful, but at some point you really need to speak directly to him about the problem. You say he is friendly, and friendly people are generally approachable; how about a little direct, respectful conversation about the impact that the situation is having on you? Accommodation goes both ways, and you may get more out of the deal than you expected. Knowledge is powerful, but it can’t overcome bad smells. Speak your truth – say what you need – respectfully, and give others the chance to do the same. And if that doesn’t help, I’ve been told by people responsible for cadaver removal that Vicks VapoRub, when it strategically fills the entire nose cavity, prevents even the worst smells from making you sick. ** In my day job, I’m the Head of Products for Improved Experience, where we help employers use feedback to measure and manage competitive advantage in hiring and retention. Learn more about us here. Do you have a question you'd like answered in this weekly forum? Drop me a line!…; Added by Claudia Faust at 7:05am on January 14, 2009