I’m on the management committee at a mid-sized law firm and we’ve got a situation that’s starting to creep people out a bit.
One of our paraprofessionals has been receiving Amazon packages at the office addressed to her, and with no notes or identifying info. Inside are various items of non-intimate clothing. She’s married and has confirmed it’s not her husband or anyone she knows.
She’s aware and has given us the okay to talk about it openly, and she’s handling it well. She thinks is funny on some level and has been joking about it to keep things light-hearted. But some of our younger staff are definitely unsettled, and honestly, I am a little bit too.
I’ve been asked to address it at our monthly office luncheon next Friday. I want to strike the right balance between not overreacting and still taking it seriously.
Has anyone dealt with something like this in a workplace? How would you approach communicating with the office about it without making it worse or sounding dismissive?
I appreciate AI but hope this doesn't get flagged because I'm not asking for legal advice. I'm asking for how to reassure staff that we have their back.