How to repair a relationship with a colleague that’s gone sour
No matter how likeable you (think you) are, you won’t get along with everyone. Chances are, you can think of at least one colleague that you just don’t have a good relationship wit...
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No matter how likeable you (think you) are, you won’t get along with everyone. Chances are, you can think of at least one colleague that you just don’t have a good relationship wit...
Do you have a coworker who has developed a negative reputation but remains unaware? Follow the process outlined here to have a productive conversation that will be appreciated.
Strategies for managing their behavior—and addressing what’s behind it.
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Two coworkers stopped talking to me after I mentioned my wife I’m a man who is friendly and open at the workplace, I like to dis...
And two other tricky workplace dilemmas.
And two other tricky workplace dilemmas.
A reader writes: I’m a trainer in a field that requires significant technical and soft skills (think someone in medicine needing both expertise and a good bedside manner). I do bot...
Or will this tank my professional reputation? Want Hera’s help? Email your problem to helpme@thespinoff.co.nz or fill out this form. Dear Hera, I recently moved cities for a job. T...
A reader writes: I just started a new executive assistant job and am still in my probation period. My predecessor, Kyle, is transitioning soon to a new role within the company. My...
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Coworker photographs our empty cubicles when we work from home My company established a three-days-a-week-in-office rule beginni...
A reader writes: I work at a high school that has full-time students and part-time students. I am the secretary for the full-time students, and I do not do any work or have any rea...
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Coworker is poisoning a new hire with his bad attitude A guy who works in our IT department, Steve, is just genuinely a negative...
A reader writes: I have gotten friendly with my work colleague over the past year. We have many hobbies in common, including crafting. We excitedly planned our first craft project...
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I want my coworker to stop commenting on my food I work in a small, casual office of six people. We’re all friendly but not pers...
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My ex-best friend might become my boss I am a finalist interviewing for an internal promotion. The position I’m applying for wou...
A reader asks: I was on a Zoom call recently with the president of our company and two junior staff members who I do not manage directly. I made a comment during the meeting, and s...
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Did HR handle my complaint incorrectly? Last year, a high-up, well-respected VP, “Frank,” announced he would be resigning. We we...
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I said “F-you” to a coworker I’m looking for advice even though I know it might be hard for me to hear. I messed up at work. For...
And two other tricky workplace dilemmas.
Remember the letter-writer asking how to step back from a friendship with an intensely negative and argumentative coworker? Here’s the update. Your advice was excellent and gave me...
A reader writes: I have recently lost a significant amount of weight and it’s definitely noticeable. People regularly comment on it in a positive way — “oh my gosh! you look so gre...
She misses meetings, cuts people off, and skips out early. Here is how to handle a colleague who won’t take a hint.
A reader writes: I have an odd dilemma that I have no idea what to do about. I started a new job recently and my cubicle has a really nice large window that looks out into the side...
A reader asks: My company has a staff mentorship system where each incoming hire is assigned someone to be their peer mentor. It is supposed to be a casual and informal relationshi...
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