From employees making away with the odd pen or pack of Post-It notes, workplace theft costs Australian employers millions of dollars every year. Workplace pilfering is a fairly common problem, and employees often steal toilet paper rolls, stationery, and light bulbs. One workplace we attended had a recurring problem with teaspoons being taken, including the one chained to the coffee machine! While the act may appear strange and seemingly
At some point, workplace confrontations are unavoidable. Somebody will try and do something or want to do something that clashes with something else that someone else is trying to do. On the surface, managers and HR may be satisfied that there are no reports of interpersonal conflict between workers. However, this could indicate that a toxic culture of conflict avoidance is festering in the workplace, and it's essential to
We sometimes come across emotionally abusive and manipulative individuals in relationships as well as in the workplace. Gaslighting behaviour sows seeds of doubt and forces people to question their memory, perception, and judgement. According to Dr Amanda Fergusson, a Sydney-based organisational psychologist, gaslighting is a form of emotional bullying and is typically demonstrated by a person with a narcissistic personality. What does gaslighting mean? It can often be difficult
