What to Do About Workplace Bullies
(47 downloads)Wednesday, Oct 31, 2007
A recently published "unscientific" survey reports that the workplace is the new playground for grown up school bullies. However, the solutions offered by the conductor of the study leave a little to be desired. Sure, we need to be confident, flexible, and assertive - but exactly WHAT should you do when confronted by a bullying boss? Julie Christiansen (www.angersolution.com) provides some insights and practical advice on what to do about workplace bullies.
Sleep Deprivation and its Link to Anger
(38 downloads)Tuesday, Oct 23, 2007
You know the feeling: It's hard to get out of bed in the morning. You can't put together two intelligent sentences before your first cup of coffee. It takes longer than usual to complete your work duties.
It's called sleep deprivation and it affects some 70 million Americans, according to the National Commission on Sleep Disorders at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md. The commission's studies show that work-related problems such as increased stress, inattention and diminished productivity are caused by workers' lack of sleep or poor quality sleep. The cost for U.S. businesses is estimated at $150 billion a year.
In this issue, Julie Christiansen, president of BRC www.angersolution.com talks about the implications of new research on our ability to effectively cope with anger-inducing situations.
Does Swearing Boost Morale?
(72 downloads)Thursday, Oct 18, 2007
A newly published study states that swearing amongst workers can boost solidarity and improve morale. Is this true across the board? And if employers change their policies to make using profanity acceptable in the workplace, what are the long term implications for workers?
Take a listen and form your own opinion. 4 mins. 30 secs.