Gaslighting is an insidious behavior by a co-worker that either intentionally or unintentionally breaks down your belief in your own competence. It can be caused by something as simple as differences in communication style, but it can also be the result of intense passive aggression. Pay special attention to these circumstances.
Thanks to the upheaval in the workforce, many companies are cutting their administrative staff, leaving those stressed-out remaining admin pros to support multiple managers and executives, whether in person or virtually.
It’s important not to get flustered by these additional responsibilities. There are ways to make things easier.
As Nan Mooney explains in her book I Can’t Believe She Did That!, women in the workplace are sometimes friendly to one another on the surface but are hurtful behind the scenes: bad-mouthing, backstabbing or sabotaging success. Mooney offers these tips for protecting yourself against that behavior without making enemies.
Q. I just took a new position in a great company. But my boss routinely uses the F-word at work. Should I complain? I’m not a prude, but it seems hostile.
Have you ever known or worked with someone who just won’t read communication? Before you stew about these “information vacuums” too much, consider a few things.
Q. A senior leader was let go from our company. As a friend of hers, I’ve become aware of disparaging things she now writes online about it—nothing widely seen, but I think many of them are unjustified. I want to stay friends, but also put an end to these inaccuracies. Any suggestions?
Like most rituals, the office farewell party is, in theory, a nice idea. But honestly… who has ever enjoyed theirs?
In the catalog of “how to deal with difficult people” advice you’ll seek out during your career, there’s a particularly insidious character who makes frequent appearances: the condescender.
Handling a perfectionist can feel especially tricky when that person is a manager. Here are some ways to deal with perfectionist execs.
When the term negotiation arises, it’s often in the heady context of business deals, referring to tactics and skill.
Well, what makes your personal finances any different? Try a bill negotiation app.