News For, By and About People
By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
Q. I have worked for my company for 10 years, and the manager I loved just retired. The guy that took his place is a jerk! I feel disloyal, because even though my company has been good to me, I’m flirting heavily with the idea of leaving. Should I stay or should I go?
By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
Q. I supervise a number of younger workers. They seem to have grown an appendage for texting on their cell phones and have the attention span of a gnat. How do I motivate them to focus on their jobs?
Q. All the managers in my company are being asked to do more with less. Most days I just feel like tearing my hair out! Do you have any suggestions about multi-tasking especially when you manage people?
By Dr. Daneen Skube
By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
Q. There are so many things wrong with my current job that it would take a book to list them all. I know a lot of people these days are saying it is good for my peace of mind and spiritual development to be in the now. How do you “be in the now” when reality sucks?
Q. I work with a guy and can tell we are both extremely attracted to each other. We are both married and I don’t want an affair. How do I handle the sexual tension?
Q. I’ve been buddies for a couple of years with a coworker. I think she’s avoiding me. I consider her a good friend and want to fix the problem. What’s the best way to mend the rift?
Q. I used a common phrase around a female coworker and was immediately attacked for being sexist. I didn’t know this phrase was offensive to her. I’m an older white guy and becoming paranoid about opening my mouth. How do I deal with a workplace that is increasingly politically correct?
By Dr. Daneen Skube