Sensitive Issue: Dealing With Employee’s Odor

  Heavy odors that follow a person around – whether overly sweet or noxious – are a concern in the tight confines of an indoor workplace. Many conditions can contribute to odors – cultural, smoking, hygiene, illness, and "freshening up", to name a few. How to approach and address someone for whom trailing odors are a reality? Wow! A tricky situation to address.

Talking to someone about unpleasant odors risks hurting feelings, yet also provides the chance for the "offender" to remedy the situation. The full workplace article with tips on how to handle this situation is HERE at The Washington Post – Jobs site.