One of my staff regularly and openly packs these items into his knapsack every night before heading out. There is no company policy that says you can’t take these things home, but it still feels weird and bothers me. Should I say something? Can you tell them to stop even if there is no policy?
There’s no written policy that prohibits employees from doing all sorts of crazy things, but that doesn’t mean they have the right to do them.
I agree on the surface. This looks bad and goes against the spirit of the employer’s intention to provide sustenance and sustenance for those working in the office.
That said, before you harshly criticize your hoarding habits, ask yourself why you bring so much home with you every night.
Maybe he’s dropping them off at a homeless shelter or feeding a family in financial difficulty. If so, perhaps help him do it in a more organized way.
But if he’s just helping himself, explain that he can eat whatever he wants while he’s at work. Also, if you want to pick up an apple on the go, no problem. But explain that the goal is not to fill up the pantry. House.
I’m a college student and couldn’t find a summer internship in the field I wanted to pursue for a career. Will doing an internship in a field that isn’t in your career plans help or hurt you? Will it confuse future employers?
Internships provide a great opportunity to learn more about the world of work than just your chosen profession.
Moreover, most people change professions many times during their career, so no one knows. It’s much better to take up an internship than to not work at all and just hang out on the beach (at least from a career-building perspective).
There are many skills and experiences that can be applied to any field you want to pursue, so tell that story when you explain what you did this summer. And keep an open mind. You may discover a new career path.
Gregory Giangrande has over 25 years of experience as a Chief Human Resources Officer. Listen to Greg Wedo.at 9:35am iHeartRadio 710 WOR by Len Berman and Michael Riedel. Email: GoToGreg@NYPost.com. to follow: GoToGreg.com and Twitter: @GregGiangrande
