Tagged with coworker problems

The “People Problems” Conversation

The “People Problems” Conversation

One thing you can be sure of is if you work with people, you will encounter people problems.  Things at work can be going great and then, someone gets upset.  Possibly miscommunication has happened (as this is the most common issue).  Maybe someone had a bad morning and brought it into the office with them.  … Continue reading

Pay Positive Attention At Work

Pay Positive Attention At Work

No matter how hard we may try to provide a positive work environment, stress seems to find a way of slipping in the door. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), of employees surveyed between 40-50% have reported that their job is “very” stressful and 26% report frequent burnout or stress from their employment.  … Continue reading

Management Is Not For The Faint of Heart

Management Is Not For The Faint of Heart

Being in a management position is not for the “Faint of Heart.” (Definition: Lacking courage to face something difficult) Understanding the people we work with each day is difficult.  We think we understand what someone is asking or telling us only to find out that we did not. As a manager this can be an … Continue reading

Showing Respect At Work

Showing Respect At Work

Lack of respect in the workplace happens more than we would like to think.  One would hope that people would demonstrate respect for one another when working together. Often times the lack of respect shown by employees to each other is due to the fact that they are not shown respect by the management personnel. … Continue reading

Preventing Coworker Problems

Preventing Coworker Problems

We all know that when you are working with people you will always have people problems.  There is just no getting around it. If it is not personality issues it may be work styles, general attitudes or beliefs. We are humans, and we are different from each other, which is a beautiful thing, yet it … Continue reading

When Personal Issues Come To Work

When Personal Issues Come To Work

  When you work for a small company, in a small building it can be difficult not to become too personal with your coworkers. Maintaining good relationships with those you work with is essential in creating a great work environment, but there is that fine line of where sharing too much personal information may end … Continue reading