by Catherine Mattice | Aug 18, 2012 | Workplace bullying
Sometime ago I wrote a blog post about my conversation in an online forum with HR professionals. I’m sad to say, the HR professionals I wrote about dismissed bullying, claimed I was exploiting conflict for my own profit, and said that targets are really just...
by Catherine Mattice | Aug 18, 2012 | Workplace bullying
Bullying is present in schools and in the workplace. Both school officials and business leaders are facing this problem. Office bullying is defined by verbal abuse, threatening behavior, intimidation, or public humiliation. The end result is that employees lose their...
by Catherine Mattice | Aug 14, 2012 | Leadership
Every boss wants their employees to perform at optimal levels, but when do you cross the line? There is a fine line between being a strict boss with high expectations and being an unrealistic jerk. Mike Staver, from The Staver Group, gives four advice in order to...
by Catherine Mattice | Aug 8, 2012 | Leadership
Nine out of 10 LGBT students are harassed at school. LGBT students are 4 times more likely to attempt suicide, and LGBTQ students have a dropout rate three times the national average. To make a difference in these students’ lives, The Center for Excellence in School...
by Catherine Mattice | Aug 1, 2012 | Civil & Healthy Workplaces
Dear Crucial Skills, One of my main concerns at work is how we talk about each other—the staff lunchroom can be especially toxic. What feels most shocking to me is how our boss is often thrown under the bus. I am having a hard time thinking of an appropriate comment...
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