One situation which requires a lot of confidence – in any language – is dealing with rude or aggressive coworkers. If you’re learningthe communication codes of American business, these uncomfortable situations can be even more challenging. You may not know what to say to keep the confrontatio...
Most people have at some point experienced the stress of dealing witha particularly rude coworkeron the job. Difficult coworkers can make going to work every day a frustrating and taxing situation. If you are in a position where you have to deal with a rude coworker that is having a nega...
Employees who sequester themselves from co-workers or who simply want to work individually instead of being part of a team may actually perform their jobs exceptionally well. Introverts and people who prefer solitude often are described as aloof. An employee's preference to work alone may, in fa...
One of the biggest frustrations of having a job is having to deal withcoworkers—especially loud, brash, obnoxious and disrespectful ones. When you're trying to get your work done in peace and quiet, the last thing you need is to be around someone who could not seem to care less about...
Everyone has a story about a difficult coworker. Someone always comes to work late, borrows your favorite pen and doesn’t return it, or is regularly rude to teammates. Most of the time, a difficult teammate’s behavior is annoying yet tolerable. But if the behavior becomes a bad ...
You can also watch our video below to learn how to stop toxic coworkers and how to deal with difficult people at work! What is a Toxic Coworker? A toxic coworker creates havoc for everyone around them at work. The person might be adding more work onto others, displaying rude be...
If a coworker is being rude to you for an extended amount of time, you may also want to pull your boss aside to let them know so they can help you navigatetoxic peoplein your work environment. Action Step:When people doubt your ability, it can be discouraging and shoot down your confi...
Here are different types of toxic workers to look out for and what to do about them. What is a toxic employee? When you hear the term “toxic employee,” you probably conjure an image of a rude, overconfident, self-centered worker — someone who breaks the rules, steamrolls others and ...
Even worse, employees on the receiving end of disrespectful behavior are more likely to experience lower job satisfaction and engagement. They may even seek out new employment. We’ll explore disrespectful behavior in the workplace and share ways to deal with – and prevent – the behaviors ...
Employees who are being harassed should stand up for themselves, and speak directly with their toxic peer on what’s happening. But experts say they should also approach the conversation professionally to avoid fanning any flames. “When facing a rude, aggressive, or mean coworker, it’s import...