Hostile Workplace
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Tuesday, October 20th, 2009In this recession, lots of specific problems crop up that we moan and groan about. But habitual whiners and complainers want us to wallow in their negativity even in the best of times. In her article in the Financial Times, “Office moaners are something to groan about,” Emma Jacobs points out that habitual complainers can [...]
Stop Bullies at Work: “Energy Vampires”
Friday, September 4th, 2009“Energy Vampires” are bullies at work. They’ll suck your motivation and drive, and destroy morale and productivity. But because they’re usually not recognized and labeled as bullies, they’re allowed to flourish. Rather than give a wordy description, let’s identify and label some common examples of their bullying:
You can’t Stop Bullying at Work with Employee Satisfaction Programs
Friday, July 3rd, 2009Most people believe that happy employees are more productive, treat each other better and give better customer service. That’s not true.
Stop Relentless Bullies and Psychopaths Who Take Advantage of Your Politeness
Thursday, June 11th, 2009We all recognize as bullies, brutes (male or female) at work or in our love and family lives who hit people or threaten physical violence. But more bullies get away with their harassment, bullying and abuse by taking advantage of their victims’ rules about politeness.
Backlash: Women Bullying Women at Work
Monday, May 11th, 2009In an article in the New York Times on May 9, 2009, “Backlash: Women Bullying Women at Work,” Mickey Meece describes numerous cases of women bullying women at work. Of course, women abuse, harass and sabotage other woman at work, just like men do to each other. Sometimes they’re overt and sometimes they’re stealthy, sneaky. [...]
Recession-Stimulated Bullying and Abusive Self-Talk at Work
Thursday, May 7th, 2009During economic ice ages or recessions, when times get hard, hardness tends to run rampant. Most people are justifiably afraid they’ll lose their jobs and the lives they planned. Will they get laid off or downsized through no fault of their own? What will happen to their savings, insurance, college and retirement funds? Will they [...]
Workplace Bullying and Harassment: Recognize Common Techniques Bullies Use
Wednesday, March 25th, 2009There are too many reports of workplace harassment and bullying to list. It seems that at least 30 percent of managers and employees are bullied and harassed. Many critics and experts focus only on bullying bosses, but I’ve seen just as many employees and coworkers use these bullying methods as I have managers and supervisors. [...]
Stop bullying cliques at work
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009In the last post, we analyzed the tactics bullying cliques typically use and 10 common reasons why people form or join hostile, predatory cliques at work. Both men and women form and join cliques, even through their tactics are often different. These predators verbally, sexually and physically harass and abuse both men and women. They [...]
Top 10 reasons people form bullying cliques at work
Tuesday, February 17th, 2009Bullying cliques (or vicious gangs) are apparent early in life. They’re rampant in junior high school and high school. You can see the same type of behavior perpetuated in the workplace. O, the bullying is more harsh and twisted, and the justifications are more slick, but you can see the same ugly bullies, only in [...]
7 Signs of narcissistic control-freaks
Thursday, February 5th, 2009Narcissistic control-freaks rule! They think. Some narcissistic personalities are so over the top that it’s easy to detect them. You’ll follow your gut reaction and get away as fast as you can. But watch out. If you’re not careful, stealthy narcissists will take over your life – at home, in relationships, at work. Are you [...]
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