I think you handled it properly, by not naming names and making a general statement about hygiene instead of straight up telling him he stinks.
Because it is an issue causing distraction and discomfort for other employees, is IS an HR matter, so you should bring it up with them and let them deal with it.
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Please talk to HR about it. A lot of men do not even understand how bad they smell because it is hard for them to smell themselves, and so they take offense to it when we ask them to please take care of themselves. It is undoubtedly bothering everyone else too...
How many times a person showers is none of your business. You can complain to someone about that, but you'll be considered a very bad coworker in my book, and I'm sure in many others's as well.
Tell him nicely 1st then complain to HR if he doesn't change then finally acquire a hazmat suit or at least an air filter mask, the one with activated carbon or something.
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Every day is excessive for some people. I do not shower everyday. My skin gets crazy dry and my hair hates it. I do wear clean clothes though, I don't like anti-perspirant tho. It cloggs up your pores, Humans are supposed to sweat.
i undertsand about sensitive noses tho. Most women stink, they smell so strong of perfume or deoderant that it hurts my nose. Even worse if they do their hair with spray and other chemicals. I'd prefer BO to that.Do you know for sure that this is his hygiene routine? A friend of mine has a bad sweat problem and no matter how many times he takes a shower or puts on deodorant he always smells like BO.
Complain to your HR department and let them take care of it. They will take him to one side and tell him
Talk to him in private, if nothing prevails, then talk to HR
You did what u could do yourself, get HR involved. That's what they are for!
i think you should complain to HR...
We like honesty, we may get upset that you're bein honest but we like that you are being. If he still doesn't get it, tell HR
bs, my grandpa took a bath every ten days and lived 96. this compulsive chick hygiene stuff are pathetic... . plus its anti-environmental to shower every day and it damages the hair.
I'm just not seeing how a grown man's habits outside of work are your business
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