by Caroline | May 30, 2018 | Bullying, Company Culture, Compliance, Drama-Free Workplace, Values
No matter what kids’ show or holiday movie you grew up watching, bullies are almost universally represented as maladaptive kids from troubled homes who can’t show vulnerability and instead go around waging power struggles to make themselves feel less afraid in the...
by Caroline | May 2, 2018 | Change Management, Compensation, Drama-Free Workplace, Working Relationships
Let’s say you have a favorite customer who comes into your coffee shop twice a day, in the morning and afternoon. You always chat and catch up on each other’s day, you know about each other’s families and joys and frustrations with work. Then one day the customer...
by Caroline | Nov 1, 2017 | Bullying, Culture, Drama-Free Workplace, Management, Training, Values
You’ve got this employee who’s amazing. They can solve any technical problem without breaking a sweat, or maybe they could sell a burger franchise to a vegetarian commune. The only problem is, no one can stand working with them because they’re a bully. They know...
by Caroline | Apr 25, 2017 | Communication, Company Culture, Culture, Drama-Free Workplace, Leadership, Management, teamwork, Teamwork
So, you are pretty sure your employees love you. I mean, you’re not like other bosses. You talk to them about their personal lives. You’re the office confidante. You consider their input carefully over time. You’re awesome! Right? Hmm, well…I’m sorry, but there’s a...
by Caroline | Feb 14, 2017 | Communication, Company Culture, Drama-Free Workplace, Firing, HR Strategy, Interviewing, Management, Recruiting, Recruiting Therapy
It’s my namesake holiday today, and while Valentine’s Day may not be a big event at your office, we do like to celebrate here. Pass those chocolates, please! I also like to take some time each Valentine’s Day to share a few thoughts with managers about how they can...
by Caroline | Oct 8, 2016 | Communication, Company Culture, Drama-Free Workplace, Leadership, Management, Values
Drama, drama, drama! The woman who spends half the day polling office-mates about whether her boyfriend loves her. The man who has a conniption every time a client does something funky. The employees who come in complaining about each other every day, like...
