Telling a sick worker to get on with it as “COVID is like a cold,and we don’t stop the economy for a cold” is not only unfair - it’s completely ludicrous.
High staff turnover may trigger all sorts of emotions.
If I turn off group chat notifications will I be seen as not a team player?
First the office was dull. Then we got new colleagues,who never stop talking and coming up with new ideas.
Negative feelings over yet another organisational culture project are understandable,especially when the day-to-day reality in the workplace looks different.
A good manager knows how hard constructive criticism is to give,but they need to give it. Your co-worker needs to be told they’re doing a poor job passing judgment on your work.
You may feel mortified about what has happened,but chances are your colleagues have already forgotten about it and moved on.
Stay calm,professional and stick to the facts:There’s ways to address your co-worker’s loud and rude manners.
We often fear confrontation at work,but you don’t need to stay quiet or smile politely when your co-worker keeps bothering you.
Most of us have,at one time or another,endured that sinking feeling that we’ve overstepped the mark at work. It’s not a pleasant situation to be in.
Should you force it when it comes to engaging in topics your colleagues love,but you have little interest in? If you’re not into football,don’t pretend you are.