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Category: People Skills

A guide for dealing with your boss’ unwanted behavior

As upsetting, heartbreaking, frustrating and disgusting as it may be, there’s no denying that sexual harassment is a real problem in many workplaces. With how important it is to try to remove these kinds of people from your workplace as quickly as possible, it’s crucial to know what steps to take in different circumstances when your executive is clearly out of line.

5 strategies for avoiding politics in the workplace

The workplace is a melting pot of diverse opinions, which is often one of its greatest strengths as team members challenge one another to approach problems in new ways. With the good comes the bad, though—voicing political opinions is not appropriate in the office or through telecommunications. Here’s what you can do to navigate these conversations and keep your focus on work-related matters.

Thriving with a chaotic boss

In the world of administrative support, one skill stands out as indispensable: the ability to work effectively with all types of supervisors, even those who may seem chaotic. Navigating this topic can be challenging, but it is crucial to be prepared to effectively work for executives who others may consider difficult to work for, rather than being blindsided.

How to handle a boss who belittles you

It is not uncommon to work for an executive who feels above everyone else and talks down to others. While organizations should make a greater effort to replace these types of bosses, they are a reality in the workplace and sometimes you must speak up for yourself. Here are some ways to respond if you feel that your executive is belittling you at work.

Take every opportunity to deliver positive feedback

For some employees, hearing words of praise is better than a cash bonus—and such praise is a key reason people want to stay in their jobs. Yet many managers can muster up such phrases only during annual reviews … if at all. Here are 10 key ideas managers should consider when offering positive feedback to employees.