Battling Bullying Bosses

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

I’d be extremely surprised if your employment contract requires you to willingly submit to humiliation, bullying or vilification from your boss. In many countries this behaviour is illegal. Managers who use bully tactics reflect poorly on themselves and rarely achieve the motivational outcomes they expect  these tactics to produce. Good leadership shows respect and receives [...]

Dealing with the Boss from Hell

Friday, May 29th, 2009

The following article was kindly submitted by Leonie George who is an author and article writer. Is your workplace stressful? Perhaps you have the boss from hell. There are several variations. Possibly the worst type is the boss that belittles and blames their employees at every opportunity. Some do it loudly, shouting and rampaging around [...]

Managing Facebook Generated Stress

Saturday, October 25th, 2008

There is no question that Facebook is a powerful social networking tool. Social Networking sites are creating a revolution no less significant than the Industrial Revolution. Facebook can be addictive.  The random unexpected rewards of friends comments, new friends, flirting, and fame all conspire to fuel the attraction. Social Networking, whether online or in real [...]