Taking a look around us, it is easy to spot dull stupid fatuous people. They are better known as jerks, and are like roaches — there is never just one. He or she is an intrusive, backstabbing, interrupting, monopolizing, bragging, paranoid, two-faced, intimidating, and SARCASTIC. Everyone is given a jerk just like a guardian angel. [...]
Read More >>September 15th, 2009 \\ Blog, Business, Real Estate \\ Tagged: Jerks, Work
Building a Civilized Workplace means no jerks. That’s right, no jerks. All people that work in an organization should agree in writing to these rules of engagement: I will be a good person to work with –I will not be territorial — I will not be a jerk. A great organization should consist only of [...]
Read More >>Having a jerk as your boss not only leads to bad working days, but also increases your risk of developing all sorts of health problems as warned by Swedish researchers. The research found a strong link between poor leadership and the risk of serious heart disease and heart attacks among more than 3,000 employed men. [...]
Read More >>Or lack of it :-). Well, this is a bigger problem than you might thinkâjerks and bullies in the workplace. Research shows that they not only hinder retention (and recruiting) but also raise levels of client churn, damage reputations, and diminish the confidence of the work-public. Companies that harbor jerks may also suffer from reduced [...]
Read More >>Life is full of losers who love to mess with people, especially people who are successful or want to be successful. It all really comes down to one thing: jealousy. Many bullies try to push you around. They can get very nasty. When a bully comes after you, do not fold up and play nice. [...]
Read More >>You’re weary. You’re frustrated. You’re unhappy. You’re demotivated. Your interaction with your boss leaves you cold. He’s a bully, intrusive, controlling, picky or petty. He’s a complete arse and and misses each meeting he schedules with you. He’s a bad dude, bad to the bone. Dealing with a less than effective manager, or just plain [...]
Read More >>Never presume that your way is the only way, whether related to work or ethics. One needs to be tolerant of diverse opinions, practices, and views around them, and respect them. Diversity is very important in the workplace. We need to be grateful for the diversity in our lives and for the benefits of being [...]
Read More >>Bullying is a form of workplace violence. It is an offensive behavior, a grab for control, and an exercise of power that attempts to undermine an individual through humiliation. Bullying is cruel, and malicious conduct that takes the form of verbally, psychologically, and/or physically hurting someone. One in six employees have been bullied. In the [...]
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