Dell's mandate for employees to return to the office five days a week has led to varied interpretations and enforcement by managers, causing confusion and workplace politics, with some employees working fewer hours or from home without clear approval, highlighting inconsistencies in policy implementation.
Valerie Rodriguez, a director of people experience with over 10 years of experience in HR, shared on TikTok seven mistakes she would never make in a corporate office, including not sharing her age, not harping on mistakes, not being too personal, not being humble, not sticking around too long at company events, not being an extremist, and not mixing personal and work relationships. She emphasizes the importance of bringing value to a team and finding a balance in the workplace. Commenters added their own tips, including not engaging in gossip and not thinking that HR is your friend.
Valerie Rodriguez, a director of people experience with over 10 years of experience in HR, shared a viral three-part series on TikTok explaining why she would never do seven specific things in a corporate office. Her tips include not sharing your age, not harping on your mistakes, not being too personal, not being humble, not sticking around too long at company events, not being an extremist, and not mixing personal and work relationships. Valerie emphasizes the importance of bringing value to a team and finding a balance in the workplace.