Undermining Employee: Step In to Step Out
Question: On the surface, two of my employees, “Veronica” and “Katie,” are friends. They go to lunch together every day … Continue reading Undermining Employee: Step In to Step Out
Category: Conflict & communications
Toxic Rock Star
Question: When our business development and marketing manager retired, I didn’t have to think twice about who I’d promote to … Continue reading Toxic Rock Star
The Temp Is Gunning For My Job
Question: I love my job as a midsize medical clinic’s administrative manager. That’s why my husband and I agreed I’d … Continue reading The Temp Is Gunning For My Job
Not Your Monkey; Not Your Circus
Question: I made a huge mistake nine months ago when I sold my business to a large national firm. I … Continue reading Not Your Monkey; Not Your Circus
Workplace Friendships: Here’s What You’ll Gain and How To Get Them
Those casual everyday conversations we once enjoyed as we started our workday or ran into each other in the breakroom … Continue reading Workplace Friendships: Here’s What You’ll Gain and How To Get Them
Surviving the Bully Supervisor When You’re a Nice Person
Question: I work for a supervisor who loves to take me apart. Last week, she invited me into her office … Continue reading Surviving the Bully Supervisor When You’re a Nice Person
Employers and Employees Battle Over Employee Dissent on Gaza
I supervise a talented employee who’s passionate about his work. Unfortunately, “Johnny” feels equally passionate about political issues. He floods … Continue reading Employers and Employees Battle Over Employee Dissent on Gaza
Work Spouses: How do you get one? How would it be a plus? What are the risks?
He, or she, enlivens your workdays, becomes the person with whom you share casual but important stories about your personal … Continue reading Work Spouses: How do you get one? How would it be a plus? What are the risks?
Ghosted in the Workplace
Question: At first, I believed my coworker’s bullshit. “Jenna” and I have been good friends for years, and I helped … Continue reading Ghosted in the Workplace
Why SOBs succeed and nice guys finish last
You’ve met him. Despised him. Cursed him. Exploded about him to your spouse or friend. And now he’s no longer … Continue reading Why SOBs succeed and nice guys finish last