By: Bella L. Galperin
Sykes College of Business, The University of Tampa
In an account of workplace bullying, a victim noted, “My boss never liked me and why she hired me is still unclear. She bullied me extensively, yelling at me in front of my coworkers, threatening my job privately in her office, and discouraging alliances with coworkers. She treated people similarly in other departments, yelling at them in meetings.”
By: Gina Chatellier, B.A., University of Calgary
Tom O’Neill, PhD, University of Calgary
Laura Hambley, PhD, Work EvOHlution
In today’s world where technology is advancing at lightning speed, the opportunity to work away from the traditional office becomes increasingly more accessible. With applications such as Skype, Google Documents, and Drop Box, many office jobs have become doable from outside the conventional office, such as home, coffee shops, or libraries. We refer to this as “distributed work.”
Overcoming your Emotional Burdens to Increase your Professional Growth
Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México
In my contact with Mexican executives I have found that most have a great desire to continue their professional development. Therefore, they enroll in a master’s degree program or take professional courses, thinking that by improving their academic preparation, their chances of achieving more prominent positions will be ensured.
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