Posts in ‘The Office’

Shaunice Says: Submit Your Business Questions

Shaunice Says: Submit Your Business Questions

Meet Shaunice Hawkins, an accomplished diversity executive who is is ready to take your questions.

Hawkins is the founder and chief executive officer of Evolutions Consulting, LLC, a business consulting boutique specializing in improving efficiencies, maximizing effectiveness, aligning strategies, promoting brand visibility and strengthening consumer engagement.

Having trouble adjusting to a new job or a difficult boss? Ready to make your side hustle your full time job? Get solutions now to your burning business issues in our new column, Shaunice Says.

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Size Doesn’t Matter

Size Doesn’t Matter

Lisa Tealer no longer cringes when she encounters office furniture that won’t accommodate her size—she just asks for an armless chair if she needs one. When ordering lunch at the company cafeteria, she signs her ticket “Lisa, AKA Queen Diva,” a playful gesture that nonetheless makes a statement about how she sees herself.

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Outwitting the Office Hugger

Outwitting the Office Hugger

Dear DW,

What can I do about a boss who hugs? My boss (a woman) insists on hugging as a form of greeting. In all other respects, she’s great. Am I uptight or is she out of line?

Signed,

Prefers a Handshake

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