Should you talk politics at work?
For the past few weeks, I have been wondering if politics at work is healthy or toxic? I'm curious, what impact are discussions on politics having on our work cultures and professional relationships?
We know that across the country, some families and friends feel a great divide politically and some have even avoided talking to each other. But at work, we don't have the option to just stop communicating. We are expected to lead, drive results, and produce regardless of our politics. So the big question is...Should we talk politics at work and how is that working out for us?
New Year, New Relationship with your Boss
If your manager makes you want to go home and scream into a pillow every single night, or you’ve taken up kickboxing just so you can picture your manager’s face on the bag, then keep reading.
So sounds like you are suffering from a toxic relationship with your boss. You are not alone—a EY study (detailed in the Harvard Business Review) recently reported that 58% of people trust strangers more than their own boss! That’s right, they trust a random person off the street more than they trust the guy responsible for their development, compensation, and day-to-day happiness. Pretty scary!