Does Your Boss Trust You?
Workplace issues are never out of the public discussion. Here are some recent media highlights: CBS News talks on “How to Handle Toxic Bosses“; BusinessWeek discusses “maltweetment” – people using social networking to get back at their higher-ups and co-workers; Time analyzes a New York state bill that targets workplace bullying ; and AOL DimeCrunch […]
Read MoreIs Your Boss Ignoring You?
In my latest Psychology Today article I address the issue of a boss who behaves like you don’t even exist (yes, it happens sometimes). Here is an excerpt: Your performance is good, you are getting the job done without making big waves. But at the back of your mind there’s a persistent thought: it would […]
Read MoreRespectful Workplace, Part II
RespectfulWorkplace published the second part of my interview. Here are a couple of excerpts: RW: In your book, you mention creating a “humanized workplace.” Could you please describe for our readers what that would look like? LT: In today’s high-tech environment, sometimes “humanity” can be forgotten. A humanized workplace is a collaborative work environment in […]
Read MoreRespectful Workplace
Last year I started guest-blogging at RespectfulWorkplace.com – a website whose mission is very close to my heart. Devoted to “fostering awareness and providing resources for creating more respect in the workplace,” RespectfulWorkplace.com is a collaborative project between Edge Learning Institute of Ohio (EdgeOhio) and Edge Learning Institute, a global provider of leadership and staff […]
Read MoreHow to “Reconfigure” Your Bad Boss
Recently TOTs have been in the news again, ex. in NY Daily News, AOL Jobs and Women Entrepreneur, to name just a few. My latest Psychology Today article deals with several most distinctive features of a really bad boss – Terrible Office Tyrant – that you need to be able to handle: How to “Reconfigure” […]
Read MoreTempreneur: A New Breed of Free Agent
Whatever pundits say about the economic recovery prospects, one thing is clear: this recession will leave a few changes in its wake in the way companies organize their workforce. The last decade saw a series of turbulent employment times and produced a gradual sea change on both the employer and employee front, sped up by […]
Read MoreA Disappearing Act
If your boss ignores your e-mails, is impossible to get hold of and is totally disinterested in anything work-related, you certainly should be concerned. Whatever may be the reason, an “absentee boss” can be an obstacle to your own success. A recent MSNBC article reviews several authors suggesting ways to tackle the issue. In my […]
Read MoreBe Your Own Valentine
As I recently wrote in Psychology Today, this Valentine’s Day many couples may not feel very festive — or romantic — given their current job situation. In fact, in many conversations these days, I hear workplace and job concerns becoming all-consuming in people’s lives. Thirteen hours in a five-day workweek are spent worrying about one’s job fate, […]
Read MoreHow to Lose (or Save) Your Job
In my new PsychologyToday.com article I discuss some interesting findings from the recent survey. “It’s all in the packaging” applies to more than the latest irresistible gift you bought. It also has a lot to do with how you package your actions and verbal communications at work. Case in point: an independent study we released […]
Read MoreSomething I’d Like To Share …
When browsing the Web, I always keep an eye out for like-minded people, interesting ideas and enlightening opinions. Here is a recent find I’d like to share …
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