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How to deal with a flirty female manager
In my first post, I covered option “A,” which explained how to proceed in having a fun affair with your female boss. As expected, it was advised that this is not a prudent course of action; however, I was disappointed that no one commented on the “what-if?”. Anyway, let’s cover option “B,” which is the [...]
Dressing for Success
Over time, business dress has evolved to the point where how you dress is an extension of your personality and philosophy. With the introduction of business casual and the softening of rules surrounding personal attire, people have a lot more flexibility around what you can wear at work. This is an interesting dynamic because, as [...]
Office Politics weekly web roundup - 26/09/08
In the news…
Office Politics: Write your own paycheck - Nova Scotia Business Journal
Try not to get caught up in office politics - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Office Politics: How to keep your edge at any age - Nova Scotia Business Journal
Office Politics: High stress ahead - Nova Scotia Business Journal
10 ways to survive office politics - TechRepublic
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What does your workspace say about you?
Is one’s workspace more than just office supplies and a few personal effects such as photographs and random memorabilia? Are décor and the level of clutter a reflection of one’s personal character and potential as an employee? Does the following quote from television’s favorite manager (Steve Carell as Michael Scott), ring true?
“You know the [...]
Small Office Rule: No Friendship Allowed
“Want to grab some lunch?”
“Want to go to happy hour tonight?”
“Want to go to my friend’s to watch the game?”
A former coworker of mine either really liked me or was really desperate for company. Every new day brought another invitation for a social event. I always declined because, quite frankly, I didn’t enjoy this person’s [...]
Sex with the female manager
It’s typically always the guys getting blamed for sexual harassment, but there are instances where it’s the females harassing the guys. The classics always come to mind like Michael Douglas in Disclosure (pictured above) or Steve Carell in The 40-Year Old Virgin (shown below). When faced with such a situation, the options are either A) [...]