Are the vibes off in your office?

Work Vibes is a monthly advice column offering practical tips to help managers and teams make small daily habit changes that lead to a healthier workplace.

Tanja Schroeder 5/30/25 Tanja Schroeder 5/30/25

Three Steps Towards Healthier Boundaries At Work.

My boss communicates with me via text all day long. I wake up to early morning texts, am asked to hop on calls multiple times a day, and get text messages throughout the evening. It feels like it never ends. I don’t know what to do. I am exhausted and stressed about maintaining the communication at all hours because I don’t want to lose my job.

Tanja Schroeder 2/4/25 Tanja Schroeder 2/4/25

Is It Time To Reflect On Your Email Etiquette?

Dear Tanja,

I’ve received feedback that my emails are off-putting. Do you have any tips on how to avoid offending people through email?

Tanja Schroeder 12/17/24 Tanja Schroeder 12/17/24

Three Steps To Take When Considering a Temporary Offer

Dear Tanja,

I’m being asked to fill in temporarily for a management role. I’m qualified, and I’m ready for the opportunity, but a little discouraged that the company is posting the position externally. If I say no to stepping in temporarily, I might not be considered for the role. But if I step in and they hire someone else, I’ll be even more disappointed. I don’t want to set myself up for a letdown. How should I handle this so that I am not bitter about it later?