If you’re a woman who happens to be a fan of “Mad Men,” then chances are, you may have found it difficult to watch the hit TV show at times. Don Draper’s philandering ways, and Peggy’s casual misogyny-filled journey in corporate America are understandably the reason.
It’s really a man’s world out there. But as Peggy proved in post-Kennedy America, it doesn’t always have to be that way.
Undermined and ignored for her talents over a new male colleague,
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Ever fired someone? It’s the most awful feeling in the world.
Of course, it’s not a senseless act and there’s always a reason behind every firing. Sometimes, the inevitable just happens: the company has incurred severe financial losses, or decided to change its business model.
Maybe the employee is a pain in the ass; or maybe the company has found a better candidate than him.
Either way it’s a very hairy situation for any manager.
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Despite how far we’ve come, we still haven’t made a lot of progress on completely eradicating bullying. This is why every employee needs to be aware of how to stop workplace bullying.
Bullying lurks in the four corners of the office, causing damage to employee morale and productivity, and costing company owners thousands in take-home profits. It can happen to any person, even if he or she is already in a senior position,
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In life, we have to make compromises. Someone cuts in line; give way to avoid making a scene. Your favorite burger isn’t available; order something else. Your husband didn’t wash the lone dish he used for his midnight snack; wash it and add another hash mark to your tally.
And the list goes on.
The same is true of work where we meet people from different backgrounds.
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