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Managerial:

Missing Items? =

Reader Question: Several = of our technicians have complained to me that small personal items have "b= egun disappearing" from their lockers and desks since a new aide began wor= king with us. They're obviously suspicious of her. Since I, as PI, run the= lab, they look to me to "solve", or at least investigate, the "problem".= =A0 But I am not trained for this, and furthermore I don't want to innoce= ntly injure the reputation of a new hire. Yet I want to seem sympathetic a= nd responsive.=A0 What's my best strategy? =20

Expert Comments:=A0Unfor= tunately, being a manager is not an easy job. As a PI, you are part of man= agement and have an obligation to ensure the safety of the workers in the l= ab -- including protecting the workers' personal property as well. Review = the Faculty Handbook. In many cases, it will set forth a description of yo= ur job duties as a PI probably including your obligation for the safety of = those in the lab. However, be advised a number of institutional

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