I recently read that a particular world leader receives folders twice a day ‘full of positive news stories, tweets praising him and sometimes pictures’ of himself on TV ‘looking powerful’. It is a level of narcissism uneasily reminiscent of the evil queen in Snow White and her mirror on the wall. As I watch current developments around the world, it reminds me of an article published in the February
You are involved in a workplace investigation. You may be named as the complainant, respondent or witness. What should you expect from the investigator? What rights do you have? Actually, contrary to common misapprehensions, you have many rights. You should expect to be treated with respect, dignity and sensitivity at all times. An investigative process renders all participants with some anxiety (unless they are a robot!). It is natural
What is bullying? Bullying is the deliberate, repeated and hurtful mistreatment of one person (the target) by a perpetrator (the bully) whose destructive actions are fueled by the bully's need to control the target. When you're the target... Stop listening to the bully. Ignore verbal assaults and focus on your positive skills and attributes. Confront your fears. What are the self-doubts and "buttons" which are pushed by the bully's
