If You’re Cyber-bullied, Here’s What To Do
It happened You thought it only happened in the movies or bad spy novels. Now, it’s happened to you. Unknown … Continue reading If You’re Cyber-bullied, Here’s What To Do
Making the Best of Winter Despite COVID: because of you, we’re overcoming the despites; thank you for being part of our Thanksgiving joy
Sunrise in Anchorage comes @ 9:38 a.m.; the sun sets @ 3:57 p.m., so we have six hours. Despite the … Continue reading Making the Best of Winter Despite COVID: because of you, we’re overcoming the despites; thank you for being part of our Thanksgiving joy
Don’t write a positive reference for a problem employee; instead…
Question: After an investigation, we fired one of our employees for threatening and stalking two co-workers. He now demands a … Continue reading Don’t write a positive reference for a problem employee; instead…
Employees Stage a Thanksgiving Rebellion
Question: What I overheard I overheard a breakroom conversation last week and learned several employees were planning to get together … Continue reading Employees Stage a Thanksgiving Rebellion
What makes a bully & can they change?
What makes a bully? Many readers of Beating the Workplace Bully have asked me, “what makes a bully?” As a … Continue reading What makes a bully & can they change?
Supervisor Confessed His Romantic Feelings for Me
Question: Three weeks ago, my supervisor confessed he had romantic feelings for me. He had misinterpreted my friendly gestures and … Continue reading Supervisor Confessed His Romantic Feelings for Me
Sticking My Neck Out & Asking You To Say What You Want In This Book
Employees who lack accountability wait for others to handle problems. They blame, complain, finger-point, and lament. Employees lacking accountability drop … Continue reading Sticking My Neck Out & Asking You To Say What You Want In This Book
How Can I Remain Neutral in the Cold War Between My Supervisor and Co-worker?
Question: My co-worker, “Aly,” texts on her cellphone held under her desk, surfs the Internet, fakes going to the bathroom … Continue reading How Can I Remain Neutral in the Cold War Between My Supervisor and Co-worker?
Can We Use a Contact Tracing App to Protect Our Business & Employees?
Question: Every morning, we conduct wellness checks on our employees as they arrive at work, but worry that some employees … Continue reading Can We Use a Contact Tracing App to Protect Our Business & Employees?
Suspected Drug Addiction in a Top Producer
Question: Although I’m a human resources director, I’m not a company owner or principal and am lower in status than … Continue reading Suspected Drug Addiction in a Top Producer