This archive report was first published on 22 May 2020.
Working from home has become the new norm for many organizations, but it's not without its challenges. One reader shared their experience of feeling uncomfortable and targeted by their boss, who would occasionally ask them to work from the office alone.
Published on May 22, 2020, the reader expressed their concerns and sought advice on how to protect themselves from unwanted attention.
According to the reader, their boss would often ask them to work from the office, leaving them feeling isolated and vulnerable. They wondered if it was deliberate and feared for their safety.
To address this issue, the reader suggested several precautions, including avoiding situations where they would be alone with their boss, raising their concerns with HR, and asking for a company-wide guide on remote and office work.
They also proposed a departmental schedule where teams are allocated remote or office duty based on the task to be completed, providing clarity on which workers are required in the office at the same time.
Additionally, the reader suggested that the company should state the minimum number of persons allowed to work from the office at any given time and ensure there is a supervisor on duty.
Ultimately, the reader advised their colleagues to trust their gut and take precautions to protect themselves from unwanted attention.
