#workplace-dynamics

#workplace-dynamics

A close friend who I worked with in a past job is applying for a role in my company, but she had major performance issues in the past.

Mark's former manager, who claimed to be an IT expert, insultingly referred to his colleagues as 'trained monkeys', yet was deemed valuable by executives for his PowerPoint skills.

James was known for his composure in crisis and passion for learning, earning him the role of vice president of technology. However, his exact reputation began to hold him back.

It's important to approach these situations carefully, as you want to show support for animals in need while also considering their well-being.

When you first become aware of a conflict, there is often an emotional reaction that goes along with any contradiction or disagreement that you may recognize cognitively. This duality to a conflict reflects the distinction made in psychology between hot (that is emotional) states and cool (that is cognitive) states.

Work is usually a place where you expect the people around you to control their emotions... professionalism involves maintaining a pretty even keel.

Shame I had to leave the job I loved, but better that than working for dickheads. If they're not interested in you, it is not worth trying to change them from within.

Walk into any HR roundtable, and you'll hear the same refrain: "We don't have a technical skills gap. We have a soft skills gap."

This disconnect among departments is rooted in classic gender roles, with men dominating sales while women lead marketing—bearing significant consequences for business dynamics.

In today’s workplaces, where hybrid teams and digital interactions dominate, subtle trust signals matter more than ever.

Effective management often meant being directive, authoritative and results-focused in years past. But today, workers expect greater empathy, transparency and shared decision-making.

In many workplace situations, the challenge lies in revealing the truth, which can be obscured by fears of conflict or self-interested lies from coworkers.

Adeel Habib likely perceived his missing office mug as theft, leading to resentment among colleagues, which he argued was racially motivated but was dismissed by the tribunal.

Even in the most permissive workplace where a tolerance for the pesky coworker's antics is high, what eventually happens is that this coworker will keep pressing their luck until their violations become outright absurd.

When someone on your team drops the ball or lets you down, the natural response is to pull back: reduce trust, tighten control, or quietly keep score.

Deborah reflects on her sister's struggles with illiteracy while also confronting her new job dynamics without Winnie, who helped protect her from corporate decisions.

"I used to just tell my team what to do, but now I spend half my day convincing colleagues to prioritize my projects alongside theirs."

I challenged that and said, you know what? No. This is a learning experience for this person. It's a learning experience for me.

The smiley face emoji can signal different meanings across generations; it's often seen as genuine happiness by older generations, while Gen Z views it as sarcasm.

Instead of saying I am sorry all the time, she could say 'Thank you for your patience.' This small shift boosts your confidence.

You don't have the privilege of a job. You work for it, earn it.

Employee manuals often fail to provide essential insights on workplace dynamics, leaving new hires unaware of informal yet crucial cultural norms essential for success.