Co-Workers from Hell: Dealing with Difficult Colleagues
Do you have a boss who frequently flies off the handle? A co-worker who constantly whines? A sabotaging supervisor? Every workplace and every department has them — difficult people. Whether these people just “get on your nerves” or are having a serious impact on your success, learning how to deal with challenging people takes skill.
You’ll meet 10 difficult personalities in Parts I and II of this article and learn some strategies to help you handle them.
The Bully
Meet Tom Tempestuous. Tom knows that most people dislike conflict and hassle, so his strategy is to throw fits and temper tantrums to get his way. Unfortunately, many bullies get their way because either people fear emotional conflict or they want to avoid the drama and noise. Continue reading …
Article by Dawn Dugan and courtesy of Salary.com®
