Friday, April 9, 2010

Scents and sensibility: The fragrant workplace

Scents and sensibility: The fragrant workplace
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/managing/weekend-workout/scents-and-sensibility-the-fragrant-workplace/article1529448/

"Is it time for you to flush your toilet water and swear off wearing scents at work? It isn't just that some people don't like the smells of the perfumes, colognes, body sprays and grooming products used by co-workers.  Chemicals in the fragrances can trigger reactions ranging from headaches to  heart palpitations in people who are sensitive to them, making it difficult  for them to work effectively. While there are no Canadian laws regulating the wearing of fragrances in the workplace, a recent U.S. court ruling has put the issue back in the limelight. And a growing number of workplaces are voluntarily going scent-free. Should your workplace be next?"

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