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Category: Office politics

My boss asked for feedback and I told the truth. Big mistake. What now?
Career, Coaching, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth

My boss asked for feedback and I told the truth. Big mistake. What now?

Question: After my boss made a presentation to staff that fell flat, he came into my office, closed the door, … Continue reading My boss asked for feedback and I told the truth. Big mistake. What now?

The Workplace Jerk
Coaching, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Leadership, Management/supervision, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth

The Workplace Jerk

You’ve met him. The coworker with an attitude. Who mutters nasty comments under his breath and takes pleasure in being … Continue reading The Workplace Jerk

Targeted: New Supervisor Wants to Run Me Off
Bullying, Career, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth

Targeted: New Supervisor Wants to Run Me Off

Question: Note: this post addressed a question that came in through the Ask a Coach section of this blog. Two … Continue reading Targeted: New Supervisor Wants to Run Me Off

Failing Grade in Office Politics
Bullying, Career, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Management/supervision, Office politics, Professional growth

Failing Grade in Office Politics

Note: This post responds to questions posed in the Ask a Coach section of workplacecoachblog.   Question: I’m getting a failing … Continue reading Failing Grade in Office Politics

When Politics Sours Workplace Friendships
HR/Human Resources & Operations, Office politics, Professional growth

When Politics Sours Workplace Friendships

Question: I’ve had lunch daily with the same three co-workers for almost four years. We share everything and have stayed … Continue reading When Politics Sours Workplace Friendships

Stopping a Bully Senior Manager Without Risking Your Job
Bullying, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Management/supervision, Office politics

Stopping a Bully Senior Manager Without Risking Your Job

Question: I face a situation that has no easy answer and no good solution. As the newly hired human resources … Continue reading Stopping a Bully Senior Manager Without Risking Your Job

Protecting My Privacy from a Coworker’s Prying Eyes
Coaching, Office politics, Personal growth

Protecting My Privacy from a Coworker’s Prying Eyes

Question: What rights do I have when my employer’s receptionist repeatedly invades my privacy by opening my personal mail?  I … Continue reading Protecting My Privacy from a Coworker’s Prying Eyes

Am I Safe When I Tell the Truth About My Manager’s Flaws on a Survey Monkey Survey
HR/Human Resources & Operations, Office politics

Am I Safe When I Tell the Truth About My Manager’s Flaws on a Survey Monkey Survey

Question: I raised allegedly confidential concerns about my former manager’s behavior last year. After that, I felt like I had … Continue reading Am I Safe When I Tell the Truth About My Manager’s Flaws on a Survey Monkey Survey

When Your Boss is the Bully & Has All the Power
Bullying, Career, Coaching, Office politics, Professional growth

When Your Boss is the Bully & Has All the Power

Question: Soon after I started a job as an HR generalist, my new peers came to me saying, “I don’t … Continue reading When Your Boss is the Bully & Has All the Power

Employee Threw Me Under the Bus
Career, Coaching, Management/supervision, Office politics, Professional growth, Uncategorized

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

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