In every workplace, it is not uncommon to hear subtle insults directed towards someone, especially regarding their group identity. These are known as microaggressions. They can have a significant impact on the workplace environment, affecting morale, productivity, and even leading to legal issues. While people react differently towards these microaggressions, some may react negatively because…
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De-escalate Conflict @ Work with These Communication Skills
Workplace conflicts are common and can impact the entire team in various ways. They can stop productivity and split the team into two. But they can also be good if they are handled perfectly and the right boundaries are set in advance. If you want to de-escalate conflicts at work with communication skills, here’s how…
Addressing Conflict of Interest @ Work
In every industry or organisation, conflicts of interest can appear once in a while. These conflicts, if left unaddressed, cannot only erode an employee’s trust in the organisation but also tarnish the organisation’s reputation. It’s crucial to understand and address these issues promptly to prevent such negative impacts. As an HR professional, manager, or employee,…
How to Manage Abusive Conduct While Working Remote
Since the pandemic required companies to switch to remote working, it has become a crucial tool for business operations. However, some employees abuse their remote privileges, affecting the entire team’s productivity and morale. Given this trend, employers must now actively check in with their remote employees regularly and stop any form of abusive conduct. This…
How to be More Confident @ Work
For many of us, the journey of finding our specialty in the office is a challenge that can ultimately solidify our position in the workplace. This unique niche, once discovered, can be a source of inspiration and motivation, propelling us to excel further and not settle for the status quo. However, to excel further and…
Why Companies are Making Employees Return to Office
With the end of the pandemic, companies are slowly considering returning to full-office operations. While some organisations now include remote work in their operations, most believe a hybrid model, combining remote and office work, is more beneficial for the organization. Employees, meanwhile, are divided over the issue. Some have embraced the benefits of remote working,…
5 Ways to Prepare Your Business for Disruption
Many find it challenging to find ways to prepare a business for any type of change when building it. Once something does happen that can disrupt a business’s operations, the business must be able to change its model to continue operations. Failure to do so can cost a business a lot of money and even…
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