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Your Supervisor Wants to Squash You?: What Part of The Problem Do You Own?
Career, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth

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
Career, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management, Office politics, Personal growth

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

Workplace Bullying: a resource from a workplace coach
Bullying, Career, Dr. Lynne Curry, Personal growth, Professional growth, Writing

Workplace Bullying: a resource from a workplace coach

A new review of Beating the Workplace Bully by a publisher, editor and author: https://bit.ly/39gDz2L BLOG, BOOK REVIEWS BOOK REVIEW: BEATING … Continue reading Workplace Bullying: a resource from a workplace coach

Cyberbullying & And The Return Takedown
Bullying, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth

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
HR/Human Resources & Operations, Office politics, Professional growth

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
HR/Human Resources & Operations, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth

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

Darth Vaders & Toxic Employees
Bullying, Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Leadership, Management/supervision

Darth Vaders & Toxic Employees

In the end, it may not be the pandemic, a bad economy or tough competition that takes your company down, … Continue reading Darth Vaders & Toxic Employees

How To Avoid Getting Blindsided By A Layoff
Career, Professional growth, Uncategorized

How To Avoid Getting Blindsided By A Layoff

“I didn’t see it coming.” Then, when it was too late, when the human resources department or your supervisor handed … Continue reading How To Avoid Getting Blindsided By A Layoff

How To Handle Unsupportive Team Members
HR/Human Resources & Operations, Leadership, Management/supervision

How To Handle Unsupportive Team Members

Question: When my company promoted me two months ago, I was stunned but excited. My manager’s faith in me made … Continue reading How To Handle Unsupportive Team Members

In A Business Partnership With ‘The Devil’? Here’s What To Do.
Leadership, Professional growth

In A Business Partnership With ‘The Devil’? Here’s What To Do.

Q: Sixteen months ago I lost my oil company job, but received enough severance to keep me afloat for more … Continue reading In A Business Partnership With ‘The Devil’? Here’s What To Do.

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