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Body odor can feel like a taboo topic to discuss in the workplace, but it’s easy to address with a little empathy and discretion. In this article, we’ll cover how to respectfully tackle this issue on the job. We’ll also cover why body odor can be a persistent issue for some people, and how you can confidently conquer any body odor issues you might be having at work
Things You Should Know
- Talk to a supervisor (like an HR rep) if one of your colleagues frequently has poor body odor.
- If you’re a manager, speak privately with the employee in question. Be polite and treat them with empathy and respect when you address the issue.
- Keep in mind that body odor can be caused by things out of a person’s immediate control, like certain medical issues, including diabetes or liver disease.
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References
- ↑ https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/employee-relations/pages/body-odor-at-work.aspx
- ↑ https://askjan.org/disabilities/Body-Odor.cfm
- ↑ https://goaskalice.columbia.edu/answered-questions/how-tell-someone-you-smell/
- ↑ https://goaskalice.columbia.edu/answered-questions/how-tell-someone-you-smell/
- ↑ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/17865-body-odor#possible-causes
- ↑ https://askjan.org/disabilities/Body-Odor.cfm
- ↑ https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/employee-relations/pages/body-odor-at-work.aspx
- ↑ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/17865-body-odor#possible-causes
- ↑ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/trimethylaminuria/
- ↑ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17113-hyperhidrosis
- ↑ https://goaskalice.columbia.edu/answered-questions/cultural-body-odor/
- ↑ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/17865-body-odor
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sweating-and-body-odor/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353898
- ↑ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/body-odour-bo/
- ↑ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/excessive-sweating-hyperhidrosis/
- ↑ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/body-odour-bo/
- ↑ https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/employee-relations/pages/body-odor-at-work.aspx
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