February 4, 2011 A reader writes: I have to send the “farewell&# mass internal e-mail to my co-workers. Posted in resigning A reader writes: I have to send the “farewell&# mass internal e-mail to my co-workers. former co-worker had decided to strike out on his own. Baldrick: Thank you, Mr B. MORE >>

About Me Contact Books Reviews Ask a Manager coworker monopolizes meetings with irrelevant topics February 11, 2011 A reader writes: I have a question about how to deal with one aspect of a co-worker’s conduct that is frustrating and annoying my colleagues and me. It lasts about 20 minutes, and is quite informative and helpful. MORE >>

About Me Contact Books Reviews Ask a Manager being overweight in an office that’s obsessed with weight March 8, 2011 A reader writes: Recently, one of my co-workers quit after only a few months of employment. None of this was a particularly big deal to me, until my co-worker left. She’s fat. So am I.) She’s fat. MORE >>

January 6, 2011 A reader writes: How do I determine where the line is between enforcing policy and being a jerk? Example: my workplace (a restaurant) has no policy for smoke breaks. do think that if you’re going to have a policy that dictates breaks, then you have to apply that policy fairly and evenly. Slacking? MORE >>

Most companies have strict policies that try their best to keep relationships completely out of the workplace – where they belong. Any sign of harassment is considered against company policy. Will the relationship stir hostility or jealousy among your co-workers? Avoid interacting with that co-worker if necessary. MORE >>