Ask a Manager is an advice site that addresses workplace issues. Often the problems that are laid out are just plain depressing, whether they can be easily answered by citing laws, or they are sticky social questions that require finesse. A post last fall took on five questions, but the one that concerns us is number three that involves Frank. Frank is a wonderful guy who retired just before the pandemic. After being confined to home for more than a year, Frank does not know what to do with himself. He drops by the office to visit and chat with his former co-workers. They all like Frank, but over time his visits became a drag on the work flow, and no one wanted to tell him. What do you do about a pleasant distraction, especially one involving a person you don't want to hurt?
Fast forward to this week. An update from the original correspondent tells us that not only has the "problem" been resolved, but the rest of the story turned out better than anyone could have imagined. You'll be glad you read it. -via Metafilter
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I feel like its the responsibility of the head manager to (kindly) talk to Frank (off to the side away from everyone). But make it about "everyone" and not exclusively about Frank. "Hey I know this sucks but, we can't have anyone visiting the office during these hours. Yeah we don't like the rule, but hey, ya know how it goes, corporate am i right? Sorry about this, but it affects everyone, its not just about you, Frank. Thanks for understanding."
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