A colleague needs a shower. A co-worker should wear socks. A manager is asking if someone on your HR team might have a word with a particularly smelly associate. As summer marches on, how to address the issue of body odor is a real concern in the workplace.
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How to Talk with a Worker About Body Odor
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Toolkit Managing Employee Dress and Appearance
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Article How should we address complaints about an employee's body odor?
HRQA What should HR do when an employee's body odor is affecting the workplace?
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Ask HR: My boss has body odor and bad breath. What can I do about this issue?
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Appearance and Attire Guidelines
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Dress Code & Personal Hygiene Policy
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