#workplace-communication

#workplace-communication

"I just thought I'd get to know you." Dana's surprise at my discomfort reveals a disconnect between the personal and professional boundaries we all navigate.

In the new era of hybrid work, determining the right frequency for one-on-one meetings with your boss is essential for alignment and productivity.

Your sister-in-law has burned that bridge. She cannot be trusted. You should speak to her and let her know how selfish and deceitful her behavior was regarding her maternity leave and returning to work. While people do those things sometimes in order to get as much money out of their jobs as possible, she is family. She should not have taken advantage of you in that way. Unless she is your only option, don't hire her back.

"The study revealed that 'circle back' and 'synergy' were the most loathed terms... Users on LinkedIn get annoyed with 'low-hanging fruit' as well."

Without proper workplace management, tasks are easily missed, documents go MIA, and miscommunication wreaks havoc.

Antonio's struggle with Zoe's communication style and energy highlighted a crucial realization: changing an individual's behavior can be exhausting for both leaders and teams, often forcing tough decisions.

Performance reviews aren't well liked by many managers or employees. Many managers feel like it's just another box to check and employees feel like they make no real impact in their career growth. At some companies, performance reviews primarily exist mostly as a punitive tool for underperforming employees. I'm an advocate for performance reviews (when done well) and think that they shouldn't be a dreaded task once a year, but instead part of an ongoing conversation.