TrainingBriefs® Hygiene Problems

What do you do about an employee with body odor, bad breath, or who appears unclean? If it’s affecting how the employee works with co-workers or customers, you need to overcome embarrassment and address it. How do you work with an employee who has poor hygiene?

Being a manager or supervisor is a fulfilling role. But as you know, there are times where you’ll need to tackle tough situations. In many cases, employees are not aware that they have a hygiene problem. It’s your job, as a manager or supervisor, to communicate the problem, state your expectations, and reinforce those expectations.