Workplace discrimination happens on various fronts, one of which is on the age front. Ageism primarily targets employees in their 50s, with the younger employees and employers having negative stereotypes towards their older employees. Companies deny having ageism in the workplace, considering the various laws against it. However, it does exist and occurs without team…
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Workplace bullying is one of the subjects that I always try to highlight on my website. I had witness workplace abuse and how people can take advantage of others while some turn a closed eye on reported bullying. Cherie White is not one of those who keep silent about workplace abuse. In fact, she she…
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Some toxic people can make your work experience more complex in every workplace. These people are those who can stress you out with their very presence, actions, behaviours and quirks. Some of these toxic people don’t know they are causing their coworkers stress, while others thrive in the chaotic work environment and further incite tension.…
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Workplace bias is one of the most common issues that hamper any business in any industry. When it occurs, our subconscious zeros in on our “intuition” or “groupings” to create fast decisions without considering if it’s suitable for the task at hand. Changing workplace bias can be difficult because of how ingrained it is in…
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Hi MMers, A big thank you for everyone’s blessings and well wishes on our incoming addition to the family. I felt very loved surrounded by friends who care not only in real life but also in the WordPress blogosphere. Another significant appreciation comes from the fact that I am given choices to choose how I…
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*As told to Kally from someone who wishes to be anonymous I know I need help. I have problems controlling my anger. I tried very hard, I did. But little things trigger me off so easily. My anger is selective too. I have no issue when I’m with my friends. Neither do I blow up…
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I choose to share this topic on Patty’s invitation for guest collaboration because it is very dear to me. In fact, I have friends who are going through workplace abuse and many of them are trying to either find a new job or trying to report to their HR. Workplace abuse is a serious matter…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has definitely caused many workers to question if it is still safe to work on their current careers. Since the virus is still under research and a vaccine is nowhere to be found, many are now asking themselves if they should quit their jobs and just find another job that won’t put…
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I have featured her article in 2019 and many of you including myself enjoy reading her posts but importantly, her work highlight an important aspect that has been lacking spotlight: Workplace Abuse. This subject is close to my heart because I have witness bullying and I have encountered bullies. My own responses are always between…
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Companies often imposed strict policies for the well-being of the profits and of course, other employees. However, there are times where policies make no sense and may be even selfish. I had some of my friends and close acquaintances dishes out the things their ex-companies did that made them throw in their letters and walked.…
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We are in the 21st century however, we are still very much lacking in basic human decency to treat an employee in the workplace. In Japan, people are suffering from Karoshi – overwork death in Japanese. All over the world, females are being paid significantly lesser than their male counterparts. In reality, many of us…
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There are many talented writers and bloggers out there in WordPress and I count myself lucky to followed by most of you. Here is a wonderfully written post by Caz to share with us, her experiences. This post is insightful and first-hand experience, coming from a victim of workplace abuse. Caz like myself, couldn’t tolerate…
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A recent report published in the Straits Times, stating that Singapore is the 2nd worst in the world for workplace diversity with 1 in every 4 workers abused at work. Really? Is Singapore such a bad workplace? Singapore is known to many as one of Asia’s major economic players. Many foreigners looking for work often…
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Dear Lovely Kally, I haven’t worked in many years and I am a stay-at-home mother but I read your blog because I find that some articles are useful to forward to my Daughter. I loved that you have a Daughter too, so you’ll understand where I am coming from. My daughter started out her first…
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When I come across a great article that gives awesome career advices like mine, I get extremely excited that someone shares my passion and insights. Baller has generously agree for me to share this post out to everyone here and if you are inspired by his positivity, wait until you read all of his posts…
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Dear Kally, Help! Help! I truly need some advice from you and your readers. Anyone who can spare some time to read my problem and tell me what to do. Actually, it is not just me but my whole team (5 people) need your help. We have a narcissistic boss. He is demanding, arrogant and…
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From the title, you’ll know that I have a crazy boss and yes, it is ‘have’ not ‘had’ which means I’m still working for him. Everyone in my life knows about my boss. They have tried their best to persuade me to leave him for another company. In fact, I had been offered many times,…
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For most of us, we see our workplace as our second home. We spend a lot of time there and our office mates become our family. However, there are times that your workplace feels like it’s choking you down and you are starting to feel unhappy. If you keep working, your relationships will be at…
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I always encourage positive networking and fostering a strong bonding in the workplace with your co-workers. However, there are some sensitive issues that can inadvertently set off people’s emotions and we should avoid bringing those topics up unless it is related to work issue.
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Sexual harassment has been getting a lot of attention in recent years because of the #MeToo movement. Victims of sexual harassment are now coming out to tell their story on how they were harassed by their co-workers and bosses. Before this movement gained prominence, victims of sexual harassment could not report suspects easily. They often…
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