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my employee is overly budget-conscious and freaks out when we spend money

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He agrees when I say something like, “The company finances are being handled. It’s a replacement office chair. It’s a MID-RANGE OFFICE CHAIR, not even a fancy one! At this point, barring moving him to a role where there is no knowledge of finance involved at all, I’m at my wits end.

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25 Office Decor Ideas for a Stunning & Productive Workspace

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These can be conference rooms, break rooms, office halls, cubicles, etc. While the conference room can have a serious look at office chairs and desk, the cubicles can be as per the employee’s wishes. You can keep the marketing reports in orange folders, finances in purple, and so on. Personalized Cubicles.

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can I take a year off work, do I have to use nicknames, and more

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This is a hard question to answer without knowing your finances. I had to pay to have a second internet provider installed since the line I had couldn’t accommodate my workload, and needed to purchase a desk and office chair. In any case, it’s unlikely that you will destroy your career by taking a year off.

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hair extensions at work, can I ask for my old desk back, and more

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In an office that placed a high emphasis on conservative appearance (some parts of law or finance, I suppose), it might be more of an issue. I did it for the chair, but they also allowed (and encouraged me to get) a sit/stand desk.

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59 Awesome Employee Engagement Ideas & Activities for 2018 (Plus 10 New Bonus Ideas)

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Maybe they hate their office chair or would love to have some upbeat music playing while they work. Prior topics have been wide ranging – from personal finance to cryptocurrencies to persuasion. The Disney Institute believes consistently demonstrating genuine care makes employees feel happy and engaged.

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