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<blockquote data-quote="trinityroyal" data-source="post: 146558" data-attributes="member: 3907"><p>Wow. What a mess.</p><p></p><p>I wouldn't be surprised if HR is trying to find a politically correct way to deliver the message. HR departments are cognizant of all the rules and regs, and have to be very careful about what they say to employees if they don't want to be on the receiving end of the dreaded lawsuit.</p><p></p><p>If your supervisor is bothered by the perfume etc. too, is she in a position to speak to the other woman's supervisor? Then it's a boss-to-boss conversation, and it might get resolved.</p><p></p><p>With regard to asking to be moved, I was just using that as an example. But if you come up with a list of "brainstorming" ideas to present to your supervisor (or to HR) then they can tell you what's feasible and within the rules, and what won't work.</p><p></p><p>It's one of those old saws of the workplace. If you bring a problem to your boss then you're bringing her more work to do. If you bring a problem AND a solution or two to your boss, then not only are you not bringing her any extra work, but you're also showing your initiative and all that good stuff.</p><p></p><p>I'm sorry that perfume-girl's insensitivity is causing your health to suffer. There really should be an organizational policy, but in the meantime...maybe you should try Star's idea. At least it would get the point across (Just Kidding!)</p><p></p><p>Trinity</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="trinityroyal, post: 146558, member: 3907"] Wow. What a mess. I wouldn't be surprised if HR is trying to find a politically correct way to deliver the message. HR departments are cognizant of all the rules and regs, and have to be very careful about what they say to employees if they don't want to be on the receiving end of the dreaded lawsuit. If your supervisor is bothered by the perfume etc. too, is she in a position to speak to the other woman's supervisor? Then it's a boss-to-boss conversation, and it might get resolved. With regard to asking to be moved, I was just using that as an example. But if you come up with a list of "brainstorming" ideas to present to your supervisor (or to HR) then they can tell you what's feasible and within the rules, and what won't work. It's one of those old saws of the workplace. If you bring a problem to your boss then you're bringing her more work to do. If you bring a problem AND a solution or two to your boss, then not only are you not bringing her any extra work, but you're also showing your initiative and all that good stuff. I'm sorry that perfume-girl's insensitivity is causing your health to suffer. There really should be an organizational policy, but in the meantime...maybe you should try Star's idea. At least it would get the point across (Just Kidding!) Trinity [/QUOTE]
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