What to Do When You Don’t Appreciate Your Colleague
Let me share a few tips on communicating appreciation to a “difficult” colleague.
Posts Tagged: coworkers
25 Holiday Gift Ideas Perfect for Your Government Colleagues
It’s that most wonderful time of the year when you think about holiday gifts that will make your favorite coworkers feel appreciated—and then draw a complete blank on the perfect gift to give them.
Creating and Sustaining Friendships
A friend can be in your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. You shouldn’t try to push it for more than it is.
4 Ways to Deal With Offensive Coworkers
Learn how you can deal with an offensive coworker.
22 Holiday Gift Ideas Your Government Colleagues Will Love
It’s that most wonderful time of the year when you think about holiday gifts that will make your favorite coworkers feel appreciated—and then draw a complete blank on the perfect gift to give them. Giving gifts to government colleagues isn’t as straightforward as what to buy Aunt Mabel (a scarf). At the federal level, strict rules govern giftsRead… Read more »
How to Agree to Disagree With Coworkers (Especially When It Comes to Politics)
As the presidential election nears, talking with your coworkers has gotten increasingly treacherous. Whether you’re a Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Green, independent, or undecided voter, in order to not make enemies at work, you need to learn how to agree to disagree.
“You’re in My Seat”: Pros, Cons and Tips to Handle Hoteling
It’s another day in the office, and you are flying down the corridor, gripping your grande pumpkin spice latte (hooray for fall!) in one hand and scrolling through email on your phone with the other. You have a meeting that starts in three minutes, and you are trying to drop everything at your desk before youRead… Read more »
3 Strategies for Career Success from Rio’s Olympic Athletes
There’s certainly a lot to learn from Olympic athletes about the benefits of applying yourself toward a goal and finding a supportive coach. But there are more subtle and surprising lessons emerging at this year’s Olympics that can also help you be more successful in your career.
How to Become the Coworker Everybody Looks Up To
Earning the respect of your coworkers is an important part of advancing your career
Should You Ever Curse at Work?
These days, you’ll hear a lot of advice about how authenticity can lead to career success. But, what if your authentic self is a foul-mouthed maverick? Are there justifiable reasons to curse at the office?