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Getting Bullied by a Co-Worker?

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On this My Crazy Office podcast, Kathi and Katherine investigate what you can do if a coworker starts to bully you. They start with a question from someone who discovers that a colleague who she thought was a friend begins to act differently in a group setting. Kathi and Katherine discuss how to detect a […]

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Does Your Boss Put You Down to Keep You Around?

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In this episode of My Crazy Office, Kathi and Katherine address a hot topic: Do you secretly suspect that your boss may be keeping you down because he or she needs you? They start with a question from someone who has been working as an assistant to a top designer for two years with the […]

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Are You Managing a Slug?

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Low performing employees are very stressful to manage. On this My Crazy Office podcast, Kathi and Katherine discuss a particular management headache — the slug. It’s the kind of employee who only does the bare minimum at work. We’ll start with a question from someone who currently supervises a very sluggish employee and wonders how […]

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Is Your Employer Trying to Break Up with You?

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In this episode of My Crazy Office, Kathi and Katherine discuss a provocative question: Is your employer trying to break up with you? They start with a question from someone who was promised growth and opportunity at the start of her job but recently received a demotion and a pay cut. Kathi and Katherine examine […]

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Afraid Your Top Performer Might Leave?

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In this episode of My Crazy Office, Kathi and Katherine consider a challenging situation for any boss: What do you do if your top performer might leave? They start with a question from a manager who discovers that their best employee was almost poached by a competing organization. Kathi and Katherine discuss what you can […]

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My Boss Got Fired. Should I Apply for Their Job?

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On this My Crazy Office podcast, Kathi and Katherine examine a tricky topic: If your boss gets fired, should you apply for their job? They start with a question from someone whose boss was recently terminated, and the folks in upper management are encouraging her to apply for her boss’s position. We’ll discuss what to […]

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Feeling Underappreciated at Work?

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On this My Crazy Office podcast Kathi and Katherine address a topic that some people consider “soft” but actually affects staff morale, productivity and retention — showing appreciation. They start with a question from a manager who recently learned that their staff do not feel appreciated. Kathi and Katherine discuss different ways to demonstrate appreciation […]

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Waiting Too Long to Fire Someone?

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In this episode of My Crazy Office, Kathi and Katherine talk about waiting too long to fire an employee. They start with a question from someone whose recent hire has become a real problem. This person is always late, disorganized and unable to perform the job well. Yet the manager can’t seem to fire them. […]

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