Employee Threw Me Under the Bus
Question: I’m a new supervisor and one of my employees threw me under the bus even though I’ve repeatedly helped … Continue reading Employee Threw Me Under the Bus
Category: Office politics
We Don’t Want to Quit Over Our Manager’s Gross Habit, Can You Help?
Question: If it wasn’t so petty and disgusting, this would be funny. Our small company has one restroom. A lock … Continue reading We Don’t Want to Quit Over Our Manager’s Gross Habit, Can You Help?
Drama Queens & Kings: Office Politics on Steroids
I work with two drama queens. “Arielle” is always sure I or others are out to get her and make … Continue reading Drama Queens & Kings: Office Politics on Steroids
Office Politics and the Mudslinger
Question: Those of us who haven’t been laid off returned to the office two weeks ago. I’m somewhat ostracized; this … Continue reading Office Politics and the Mudslinger
Outsmarting Bullies–here’s what to do & true stories of others who’ve done it
He’s smug, arrogant and has bullied you for months. Before you he bullied a string of good people, each who … Continue reading Outsmarting Bullies–here’s what to do & true stories of others who’ve done it
Your Supervisor Wants to Squash You?: What Part of The Problem Do You Own?
Question: Normally, my new employer’s office manager hires and supervises administrative assistants, but she was on a cruise in March … Continue reading Your Supervisor Wants to Squash You?: What Part of The Problem Do You Own?
The Big NO–I Slept with My Boss
Question: I did the big NO. I slept with my boss. At first it was exciting, and then it got … Continue reading The Big NO–I Slept with My Boss
Cyberbullying & And The Return Takedown
Question: Several months ago, a new employee in my wife’s workplace downloaded a free Amazon.com app called Burn Book. After … Continue reading Cyberbullying & And The Return Takedown
Fatal Attraction: Possession Becomes Obsession
She seemed like any other employee, but she wasn’t. She was an employer’s worst nightmare. Within a three months period, … Continue reading Fatal Attraction: Possession Becomes Obsession
The Workplace Ted Bundy: stopping a serial killer
You’ve met him–the workplace Ted Bundy. Initially he’s charming, both to men and women, and especially in the presence of … Continue reading The Workplace Ted Bundy: stopping a serial killer