Last week, we looked the Gossip and the Slacker – two types of coworkers found in many offices. This week, we visit three more people you might get to know at work. The Non-Stop Talker Rarely mean-spirited, this coworker usually means well and is a friendly person....
You can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your relatives. News flash: You can’t always choose your coworkers, either. The workplace brings together an assortment of people and personalities who might otherwise not mix. Personal lives, backgrounds, beliefs,...
hob·by: an activity or interest pursued for pleasure or relaxation and not as a main occupation: Her hobbies include mountain biking and weaving. Hobbies are a waste of time… Or are they? Some people feel hobbies are just something to do to pass the time and...
At first it was fun, then it was fun with problems, and now it’s all problems. This description of the progressive nature of drinking says it all. If you are becoming dependent on alcohol, you’ve likely noticed the carefree days of yesterday are harder and harder to...
Dear Allan, One of my employees has confided they have been diagnosed with a mental health condition. I’m at a loss on how to handle this. Should I give them special treatment? What do I tell the rest of the staff? I’ve thought of discussing the situation with other...
It’s the end of January and you’re afraid to look in the mailbox. December’s shopping frenzy is catching up and outlined in glorious black and white, is the evidence of last month’s buying spree. There’s no point in moaning about it or rationalizing why you felt Uncle...
