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Our employee is a friend (but she is turning into a monster!)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Dear Office-Politics, Help! My husband and I founded our business together over 25 years ago. We have been actively involved in the business together as partners. I am well qualified with vast business experience, including being a legal secretary. The company grew steadily and was profitable. Flash forward: We started a new ...

Posted in Coaching Employees, Nepotism & family matters, office politics | 1 Comment »

How to deal with a dismissive, disrespectful and arrogant employee?

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

Dear Office Politics, As a director of marketing, I manage a great team of nine in a large organization. Lately I'm experiencing some challenges from a senior member of the team (let's call her Sharon). Based on her proven and potential ability, I have sent Sharon on a major conference, provided ...

Posted in Coaching Employees, office politics | 12 Comments »

Demotion is a bitter pill to swallow

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

Dear Office-Politics, I work for a government agency where the Executive Director is a political appointment, rather than a hire based on knowledge and experience. Since this Director started, it has become obvious that he holds in small regard employees who have advanced program technical knowledge and skills, unless those employees are ...

Posted in Power Plays, office politics | 4 Comments »

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