Dealing with difficult employees is essential for a productive work environment. Acknowledging the problem, listening to concerns, identifying the issue, and providing constructive feedback are key actions. Ignoring the problem leads to more problems. Supervisors should research the problem personally, identify the employee’s personality, and document the issue. Termination is an option, but it’s more […]
Managing difficult employees involves addressing the behavior promptly, using “I” statements, involving them in problem-solving, and listening actively. Dismissing minor problems can lead to bigger issues. Employers may classify employees as “difficult” for a variety of reasons. Usually, it’s not overall performance or productivity that’s the issue, although it can be. A difficult employee may […]
Dealing with difficult colleagues requires personal behavior changes such as understanding their perspective, setting clear boundaries, and learning when to decline. It’s important to gain perspective and recognize one’s own contribution to bad relationships. Refusing confidently can lessen the power of a difficult peer, but if a colleague acts illegally or harasses, management should be […]
Most of the animation work for Toy Story 2 was almost lost in 1998 when an animator accidentally deleted the data root folder. Fortunately, a backup copy was found, and the film went on to become a box office hit and critical success, with two sequels and a fourth scheduled for release in 2019. The […]
Becoming a doctor requires 5-14 years of education and training, including high school preparation, admission exams, and residency requirements. The process varies by country and can result in personal debt. In most countries, becoming a doctor is a time-consuming and rigorous process that requires a high degree of dedication and skill. Although international education models […]
Paleontologists struggle to classify some fossils, including the Vendozoa and Cloudina from the Ediacaran period, and Anomalocaris from the Cambrian period. The Ediacaran biota is particularly mysterious, with conflicting interpretations of its organisms’ affinity. Many organisms become easier to classify after the Cambrian period. Sometimes, paleontologists dig up hard-to-classify fossils. Some fossils are so cryptic […]
Annie Londonderry, a 24-year-old housewife from Boston, became the first woman to cycle around the world in 1895, finishing within the 15-month limit despite learning to ride just days before. In contrast, Amelia Earhart’s solo flight across the Atlantic in 1932 made her famous. Amelia Earhart rose to fame in 1932 by becoming the first […]
In 1974, Dennis Upper submitted a mostly blank manuscript titled “The Unsuccessful Self-Treatment of a Case of ‘Writer’s Block’” to the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, which published it with a footnote and reviewer’s comments. Dr. Seuss, Toni Morrison, and Sylvia Plath all had their own ways of dealing with writer’s block. Few people would […]
Dealing with difficult co-workers can be challenging, but changing personal behavior can help. Understanding their perspective, setting clear boundaries, and learning to refuse can lessen their power. However, if a co-worker is threatening or harassing, it’s important to involve management. Dealing with a difficult co-worker can be really miserable and there are many ways co-workers […]
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is a memoir about French journalist Jean-Dominique Bauby, who wrote the book by blinking with his left eye after suffering a cerebrovascular attack. The book became a bestseller and was made into a film. The memoir The Diving Bell and the Butterfly tells the harrowing story of French journalist […]
Managing difficult employees involves addressing their behavior promptly, using “I” statements, and focusing on solutions. Dismissing minor issues can lead to bigger problems, so engaging in problem-solving and active listening is key. Employers may classify employees as “difficult” for many reasons. Typically, the issue isn’t overall performance or productivity, although it can be. A difficult […]
