6 Tips for Handling Body Odor in the Workplace

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Kevin Sheridan

12 min read · Jun 17, 2026

6 Tips for Handling Body Odor in the Workplace

If you’re in HR or you manage a team, people are likely to approach you about addressing the issue of body odor. Upon entering your workplace, have you ever been greeted by a foul and pungent smell? Most of us have experienced this at least one time over the course of our careers. Sometimes coworkers don’t shower after a long exercise routine, or they simply don’t shower often, transforming their daily physical accumulation into a roaming smelly cloud. Suddenly you find yourself in an unpleasant and awkward situation. What can you do?  Should you say something? If you’re in HR or you manage a team, people are likely to approach you about addressing the issue (Oh joy!). This concise tips and tricks guide covers six useful tips for handling the problem.

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