Success

JULY 25, 2025

Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent, a student, or just don’t want to return to the cubicle, there’s a side hustle here for you. Startup: Grab a decent outfit and some bus fare ($0–$100 tops) What you need: Charm, the ability to not look awkward at random family gatherings and a genuine appreciation for free food.

Small Business

Insperity

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

The stinky food eater. When a conflict arises, coach your employees through the communication process and help them practice what they’re going to say. Jessica, who sits in the cubicle next to her, is bothered by Michelle’s voice volume to the point where she feels it interferes with her work. We’ve all encountered one.

Coaching

Insperity

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

The stinky food eater. When a conflict arises, coach your employees through the communication process and help them practice what they’re going to say. Jessica, who sits in the cubicle next to her, is bothered by Michelle’s voice volume to the point where she feels it interferes with her work. The loud talker.

Coaching

Ask a Manager

MAY 12, 2022

s and working with a placement agency to find that perfect job that would take me out of food service. ” • I used to use my cubicle as an extension of my vanity at home. You may also like: can I ask my manager to coach me on being more professional? I was in my early 20?s I answered, “Nope, not sick, drunk.”

Cubicle

Ask a Manager

MARCH 6, 2017

We mostly work in the typical open cubicle format, with only a few offices, and she happens to sit in the row of cubicles directly next to mine. She brings in strong smelling food several times a week — bacon in the morning, and often onions around lunchtime.

Supplies

Ask a Manager

JANUARY 4, 2018

Kelsey has a cubicle next to a CSR who has been here for 15 years, we’ll call her Lorraine. I ask her each time if she’s willing to push back on Lorraine, and I’ve even tried coaching her on what she can say (“Lorraine, I am sitting right here, is there something that you want to discuss with me?”

Coaching

Ruby

AUGUST 17, 2020

There’s no commute, no on-site staff, no cubicles or workstations, no front desk, no communal fridge or parking lot, or storage closet. Appoint people to become mentors or coaches. Think of it as a shared work environment that isn’t tied to a single location. Basically, it’s an office without the office building.

Customer Service