Should you discuss salary with coworkers?
Money can be an uncomfortable topic, but it’s important and empowering to discuss salary with your coworkers.
Is there really an epidemic of “quiet quitting”?
Have you heard all this “quiet quitting” buzz over the last couple of weeks? There is much hand-wringing and bemoaning the entitlement of these here young people. So let me clear it up: Quiet quitting isn’t a thing. It’s. Not. Real. Have you read the descriptions? Workers not volunteering for extra shifts. …
How to handle a passive-aggressive boss
A bad boss can make your work a thousand times more difficult than it needs to be. If you’re floundering because of one, you’re not alone. As has been said over and over, people leave managers, not companies. In my experience, one of the hardest bosses to deal with is the passive-aggressive personality. For…
Bad communication at work happens… but what if you’re the guilty party?
We’ve all been there. How can you recover from a foot-in-mouth moment at work? Click here for the video!
Communication Challenges at Work
Once upon a time, I worked with the worst communicator I have ever met. She constantly misunderstood things other people said, and in turn said things that weren’t what she really meant. It was very confusing! I hope you haven’t encountered someone like that in your work, but in case you have or do…
How to Find Work-Life Balance
Juggling work and home life is tricky at the best of times, but lately, with staffing issues and crazy inflation, it seems extra fraught. If you’re feeling caught in the middle of this, today’s post is for you! First, let’s start with defining work-life balance. Because our needs vary so much, your personal…
How to deal with losing your job
Losing your job can be frightening and upsetting. But there are absolutely ways to deal with it! Watch this week’s video for tips!
Coping with loss
This seems to be The Summer of Loss—I’ve had to say goodbye to a beloved dog and two friends who were far too young to die, and I know so many people who are mourning the loss of a job or relationship or health or a loved one that I’ve almost lost track. I…
Have you recently had a fight at work?
Here are some tips so you can move on!
Dealing with a Fight with Your Boss
As a friend of mine likes to say, humans gotta hume, so there are almost certainly going to be times you disagree with someone, and some of those times might even be pretty emotional. But what do you do when that someone is your boss? Well, there are a few things to keep in…