Workplace Conflict

Whether you're a small business owner, a manager in a business without an HR department, or even a seasoned HR professional, The Essential HR Handbook will help you handle any personnel problem - from onboarding to outplacement - quickly and easily. This fully updated 10th anniversary edition is packed with information, tools, checklists, sample forms, and timely tips to guide you through the maze of personnel issues in today's complex business environment.

Rituals are group activities during which people go through a series of behaviors in a specific order. They give teams the ability to create a collective point of view and reshape the processes that affect their day-to-day work. In Turning People into Teams, you’ll find dozens of practical rituals for finding a common purpose at the beginning of a project, getting unstuck when you hit bottlenecks or brick walls, and wrapping things up at the end and moving on to new teams.

In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving professional world, working with diverse personality types is not just a challenge but a necessity. One of the most difficult personalities to manage is the narcissist—a self-centered, often manipulative individual who can dominate the workplace environment, disrupt team dynamics, and diminish morale. But what if there was a proven way to turn their unique traits into tools for success, instead of triggers for chaos? In Working With Anyone, you’ll discover a groundbreaking 4-step blueprint to navigating narcissistic personalities at work. This ...

Her plans for her Europe trip didn’t include falling in love! When Tiffany Gallagher flies to London to spend the holidays with her family, volunteering at a homeless shelter on Christmas Day isn’t part of her plan. Nor is having to travel to Edinburgh with Mac, the wounded and cynical Scottish photojournalist also volunteering at the shelter, to get the Scottish New Year's Eve she'd dreamed of, a real Hogmanay. Returning to London determined to prove to her family and to herself that she's good at something other than shopping, she sets up an ambitious back-to-work partnership between ...

Every team has a manager.... But not every team is lucky enough to have a true leader. Get ready to break the mold! Did you know that 82 percent of employees would consider quitting their job because of a bad boss? And it isn’t just that you don’t want to be a bad boss…. You don’t want to be a boss at all – you want to be a leader.

How to FIGHT Office Politics and Emerge as a Winner: A Guide to Navigate Corporate Minefields Are you exhausted from navigating the murky waters of office politics? Do you aspire to thrive in your career without compromising your values? How to FIGHT Office Politics and Emerge as a Winner is your ultimate guide to mastering corporate dynamics, fostering collaboration, and emerging victorious in even the most challenging workplace environments. This book delves deep into the psychology of workplace politics, exploring the key players, power dynamics, and the thin line between influence and ...

Toxic workplaces take all kinds of forms—whether it's a narcissist boss who belittles and bullies, colleagues who backstab and gaslight, "work friends" who drain you with endless complaining, or a culture of overwork and burnout. It can feel impossible to know whether to speak up and when to keep your head down. Do you try to address it head-on, go to HR, or play office politics? The HBR Guide to Navigating the Toxic Workplace will help you set boundaries and change what you can while helping you maintain your mental health and your self-respect in some of the toughest situations at work.

In the cutthroat world of office politics, where smiles can hide daggers and handshakes conceal ulterior motives, "Sheep's Clothing" emerges as your indispensable guide to survival. This razor-sharp manual doesn't just expose the wolves lurking in your workplace—it arms you with the wit and wisdom to outsmart them at their own game. Prepare to laugh, cringe, and nod in recognition as you journey through the corporate jungle, where sociopaths prowl the corridors of power. With a perfect blend of humor and hard-hitting advice, this book peels back the layers of workplace manipulation, ...

“This book is not simply about becoming more assertive, but also how to let go of the fear that can stop you from living an authentic happy life . . . You will have an extensive toolkit by the end of this guide.”——Reader’s Favorite 5-Star Review Would you be happy if you could kill your anxiety, confidently ask for what you want, and get it? Would your life be better if you could speak your mind and confront others without fear? Of course!Difficult conversations emotionally drain you. And if a woman follows generic advice implicitly written for men, it will likely backfire. Women ...

Want employees that go the extra mile? Love them or hate them, employee engagement surveys are here to stay. As manager, you're expected to digest the data and come up with a plan for improving the numbers. But it's not just busy work. Raising engagement scores matters because engagement matters. An enthusiastic workforce translates into higher productivity and profitability with less turnover and absenteeism. Fully committed workers will give their all every day - and it's your job to make that happen.

Resolving Conflicts at Work is a guide for preventing and resolving conflicts, miscommunications, and misunderstandings at work, including dozens of techniques for revealing how the inevitable disputes and divisions in the workplace are actually opportunities for greater creativity, productivity, enhanced morale, and personal growth. In the third edition of this text, all chapters are completely infused with additional content, updated examples, and new case studies.

Difficult people are the worst part of a manager's job. Whether it comes from direct reports or people above, outbursts, irrational demands, griping, and other disruptions need to be dealt with - and it's your responsibility to do it. Leading the Unleadable turns this dreaded chore into a straight forward process that gently, yet effectively, improves behaviors.

Looking to become a more effective leader? Whether you're a seasoned executive or a rising star, "Leading Gen-X" is the ultimate guide to harnessing the potential of the largest generation in today's workforce. With 20 comprehensive chapters, this eBook covers everything you need to know to excel in today’s constantly evolving business landscape. Learn how to navigate the multigenerational workplace, develop emotional intelligence for effective leadership, create a positive workplace culture, and lead diverse teams with ease. You'll also discover how to use technology to your advantage, ...

In the modern workplace, conflict has become a dirty word. After all, conflict is antithetical to teamwork, employee engagement, and a positive company culture. Or is it? The truth is that our teams and organizations require conflict to get things done. But we avoid conflict and build up conflict debt by deferring and dodging the difficult decisions. Our organizations are paying the price - becoming less productive, less innovative, and less competitive.

"What an asshole!" How many times have you said that about someone at work? You're not alone! In this groundbreaking book, Stanford University professor Robert I. Sutton builds on his acclaimed Harvard Business Review article to show you the best ways to deal with assholes...and why they can be so destructive to your company.

Learn how to position yourself to either save your job or quickly find a new one by empowering yourself and making it clear just how much value you provide. Learn how to create better relationships at work and be happier at work through the actionable advice and information in this audiobook. The happier and more fulfilled you are at work, the happier and more fulfilled you will be in your life.

Like all relationships, the ones we have at work are subject to stresses—maybe even fractures that can really take a toll on the workplace. Productivity is lost. Time is wasted. Tension mounts. Cooperation is reduced. And the workplace becomes toxic. What’s the solution? In Making Things Right at Work, Dr. Gary Chapman is joined by business consultants Dr. Jennifer Thomas and Dr. Paul White to offer the strategies you need to restore harmony at work. Don’t let broken relationships taint your work environment. Take the needed steps to make things right today.

Everyone has a "schmuck" in their office - a difficult, disruptive person who upsets the workplace, confuses their coworkers, and causes concern. No one is safe from a schmuck. They come in many sizes and shapes. In her new audiobook, Dr. Jody Foster explains the entire spectrum of schmucks and how they can decrease productivity and generally make everyone else unhappy.

Conflict-itis is everywhere ... Zapping Conflict in the Health Care Workplace breaks the code of silence surrounding the ongoing taboo subject of workplace sabotage, conflict and bullying within the professional healthcare workplace.Over 12 million women and men work in healthcare--nursing, dentistry, pharmacy and medicine. Shortages are everywhere, yet mega-thousands choose to not worked within the professional they spent years training for. Why? It's all about behaviors in the workplace.Based on two studies with over 3,000 respondents and the author's ongoing research on the topics of ...

This is no ordinary management book. It's a deep-dive exploration into the world of micromanagement, dissecting its roots, examining its impacts, and shedding light on its unsightly consequences. More importantly, this short audiobook is a beacon of hope, a survival guide for those navigating the maddening labyrinth of micromanagement. It equips you with the skills and strategies needed to dodge the micromanager's hawk-eyed gaze and work effectively under their radar. Brown teaches you how to turn the tables and subtly wrestle back control.