The holidays are yet again upon us. In offices, the holidays typically come with time off from work to celebrate with family and friends, employees taking extended time off due to “use it or lose it” PTO policies, and, not to be forgotten, the work holiday party.

This is the time of the year when many of us are taking some well-deserved time away from the office to enjoy some rest and relaxation. I have always believed that maximizing your time when you are in the office is the key to fully enjoying your time away from the office. 

With the ease of the pandemic, where people work falls across the spectrum. Some people work in the office full-time, some telework full-time, and others work in a hybrid office. These pointers from Miss Office Manners may help you. I offer solutions for both the in-office and telework Early-bird...

Several years ago, I wrote, “10 Rules to Open Office Etiquette Brought to You by Miss Open Office Manners.” Boy, have times changed since then, particularly in light of COVID. Employers now realize that it is just as efficient (and in many cases, more so) for employees to telework at least part of...

Many offices are reducing their space footprint, particularly since COVID. Employers now realize that it is just as efficient (and in many cases, more so) for employees to telework at least part of the time. But reducing space often comes with space sharing, which can cause challenges. In this...