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How do I report a coworker anonymously?
Call the LETF Public hotline anytime: 855 297 5322. Complete the Online Form / Spanish Form. Email us at [email protected].
How do you avoid controversy at work?
Here are nine simple rules you should consider before you either express your passionate opinions at work, or respond to differing opinions at work.
- Know your audience.
- Estimate the fallout.
- Listen.
- Ask only policy questions.
- Separate your bias.
- Keep your language positive.
- Practice patience.
- Be kind.
Is there such a thing as a problem coworker?
There are problem coworkers in every office. Here’s how to deal with a problem coworker—whether she’s negative, doesn’t do her work, or is passive-aggressive. When you don’t love ’em but can’t leave ’em, try these tricks to lessen the pain of annoying workplace personalities.
How to deal with a frustrated coworker?
Don’t be there. Sometimes, the most effective way to deal with a frustrating coworker is to put some distance between you and him/her. It’s especially important for those moments when despite your best efforts, he or she really does just “get” to you, and you find yourself silently (or not-so-silently) steaming.
How do you deal with coworkers who constantly ask for help?
Coworkers who truly need help should be helped – you’re working as part of a team, after all! – but if this person continually tries to get you to “help” AKA “do all of their work” it might be time to push back. Speak to them one-on-one and explain the parts of the project you are working on.
How do you deal with coworkers who gossip about you?
If this person tries to engage you in gossip about yourself, your manager, or other coworkers, politely leave the conversation. Tell them you’d rather not talk about it or pretend you don’t have any opinions on the subject. Don’t get sucked into the gossip.