Becoming your own boss
Introduction High sensitivity is not yet taken very seriously by many people, but one in six people are highly sensitive. These people need to be treated differently, especially in the workplace. So, how do you best deal with them at work? Are you an HSP? You get tired quickly and get your work done less … Read more
Introduction Stress in the workplace is like a monster that lurks in the dark and can jump on you at any one time. It is a danger to be reckoned with. Stress adversely affects your work performance and your health. Some people do not even see it, but if you don’t intervene, you can even get … Read more
Introduction Have another bad day at the office? Feeling angry or frustrated every time you talk to your boss? You’re not the only one. In a global survey by a famous job site, as many as 35 percent of employees say they have a “horrible boss.” Only 15 percent are very satisfied with their direct … Read more
Introduction Many people work in an environment where there is a lot abuse. Apart from power games that take place, regular arguments and everything being organized behind your back, there is a vary serious one prevailing: cronyism. Sooner or later each one of us will be confronted with this terrible manager’s treat. Dealing with cronyism … Read more
Introduction From a long time ago, in some organizations, management is ruling by a culture of fear. Nowadays that word is still used very much and almost never too quickly. As far as I am concerned, the media cannot write enough about it. What is happening here? Well, you can recognize a culture of fear … Read more
Introduction Your team is doing very well, you are having a good time as a manager, but your relationship with your manager is far from optimal. You are completely annoyed by his or her leadership style and you also disagree with the strategy imposed by him or her. Do you feel the tendency to take … Read more
Introduction A Romanian employee was dismissed after his employer had monitored his private conversations, which he held during the boss’s time. The case was disputed between parties and eventually brought in front of the European Court of Human Rights. They ruled that the company was in her rights to do so. But how far can … Read more
Introduction If you feel that your boss hates you, it could be a figment of your imagination. People sometimes feel intimidated by authority, especially when they are just starting their first job or changing to a new job. But what if it is really true and you want to find out for sure? Not easy … Read more
Introduction Sorry for this title, but this can be an issue. Stock exchange listed companies such as Shell and Unilever are flush with money and are buying up their own shares. That is beneficial for the shareholders. Employees grudgingly see, however, that there is no money for more wages. Big companies Shell, IBM, Unilever, Walt … Read more
Introduction It is a well-known feat that every one of us can fall victim to bullying at work. Nowadays, as many as 16% of employees are being harassed! In many cases by colleagues, but most often (64%) by managers, which unfortunately is no surprise. One example is that employees who return after a long illness are … Read more