Many professionals are facing waves of layoffs in their companies. What can they do to avoid the axe? And how can they manage the stress of having this looming threat over their heads? We asked career development coaches and consultants for their advice.
Holding hierarchical power doesn’t always suffice to command respect. Authority isn’t synonymous with control. This is the experience of managers victimized by their employees—a phenomenon known as upward bullying, which is scarcely documented and might even seem hard to imagine. Yet, it’s very real. Let’s analyze this issue.
Times are tough for managers, we hear everywhere. Overworked and exhausted, they are facing a generation of employees who refuse any form of authority. To break this deadlock, Anne-Sophie Michel, an Isarta trainer, suggests returning to the fundamentals of management, focusing on emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills. Interview.
As an introvert, it’s not always easy to assert your ideas in a meeting. What techniques can you use to break free from the passive role you’ve taken on? We discussed this with Linda Valade, author of a book on Silent Intimidation and a specialist in non-verbal communication.
Studies show that workers have great difficulty avoiding checking their “work” emails during vacations. In a recent publication, Luc Lapointe, HR consultant and popularizer of studies on telework management, suggested placing some of the responsibility for disconnecting on colleagues. Let’s examine his proposal and the reactions it has generated.
The ability to form an opinion or judgment on a given situation is generally a good thing. It enables us to make decisions and move forward. However, sometimes we might be overusing this mental process. Can we have… “too many opinions”? Let’s explore the question.
Finding the motivation to work in July and August is never easy. Fortunately, full or partial remote work remains accessible to many professionals. In this setup, it is usually possible to arrange small daily pleasures. We asked remote workers about their “dream setup.”
In his new book, American computer science professor and blogger Cal Newport makes a compelling case for the thesis that it is better to “do less to do better.” Explanations follow.
