Communication is difficult enough without having to deal with a bully, especially when negotiating. Stephanie Vozza shares what the author of “For the Forces of Good: The Superpower of Everyday Negotiation,” suggests for training your brain to approach the conversation calmly and then work through the bully’s position and perspective hoping to deescalate the negative … [Read more...]
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6 signs YOU are the bully at work
Almost 80 million U.S. workers are affected by bullying each year. According to a 2021 Workplace Bullying Institute survey, 65 percent of bullies have a higher career rank than their targets. Imagine the problems we could solve if more leaders were self-aware, writes Megan Carle. She shares six signs it could be YOU! #6: People don’t respect you . . . they fear you, and you’re … [Read more...]
Workplace bullying, a growing concern for HR departments
Workplace bullying can cause employees physical injuries and mental anguish, high absenteeism and turnover, low productivity and morale, and damage to a company’s reputation. Bullying can include verbal abuse, offensive conduct, intimidation or assault. As many as 75% of employees report that they have been a target of or have witnessed bullying at work, which has affected an … [Read more...]
Workplace awareness: Train to spot passive-aggressive bullying
Passive-aggressive bullying is more common in the workplace than aggressive bullying. These bullies have a sense that full out aggressive bullying could cost them their jobs. Kate Nasser shares the importance of training everyone to spot and address passive aggressive behavior. Passive aggressive bullying is even more toxic because it flies under the radar.” Source: Kate … [Read more...]
Cyberbullying in veterinary industry, a Bridge Club discussion
Complimentary content The Bridge Club is joining forces with Eric Garcia, founder of SimplyDone Tech Solutions, to provide real and tangible solutions to practices that address the growing challenge of cyberbullying in veterinary practices. It has become a common occurrence with an average of one in every five veterinary professionals experiencing it. There is no … [Read more...]
A bully or just tough?
The presumption that bullying bosses get results — and fast — compared with gentler leaders is widespread, and rooted partly in the published life stories of successful CEOs Source: New York Times, February 26, 2019. Link. Bullying bosses tend to undermine their own teams. Morale and company loyalty plunge, tardiness increase, and sick days are more frequent. INSIGHTS: … [Read more...]
Rx for cyberbullying in veterinary practice (includes videos)
Communication is a key element to managing cyberbullying preventatively and reactively. The first line of defense is a knowledgeable team trained to respond appropriately if and when a social media storm blows in. The first thing to do is to make sure that everyone on your team is aware of the situation and that you have all the information and all the facts before making a … [Read more...]
Bullying, aggression prevalent in the veterinary profession
Destructive behavior, a complex combination of relational aggression, horizontal violence, or bullying, appears to be prevalent in the medical field, says Justin Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT VetGirl, St. Paul, Minnesota. Lee references studies from the medical field and relates the results to veterinary hospital team dynamics. Strong, proactive leadership is critical, she … [Read more...]
When resentment is building on your team
Employee discontent is on the rise, shares Rebecca Knight. More workers are thinking about quitting their jobs now than during the Great Resignation in 2022, despite a less favorable job market. People are living more on the edge, making it easy for impatience, concern and discomfort to leak out as sarcasm or subtle verbal attacks that turn into resentment. Two experts share … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – August 3, 2023
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, July 27th, 2023. Link. Most read post(s) from July 20th AHD Bulletin – 6 signs YOU are the bully at work. Link. 12 plants and herbs that naturally repel mosquitoes. Link. Goal setting made easy. Link. Place keeper: 2023 Veterinary Conferences provided by Galaxy … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – May 3, 2023
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, April 27th, 2023. Link. Most read post(s) from April 27th AHD Bulletin – Trust lost. Link. Preparing for behavioral interview questions. Link. Place keeper: 2023 Veterinary Conferences provided by Galaxy Vets. Link. Compliance is a 5 letter word Source: Vetsource, Link. PRAP is an … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – January 13, 2022
Last week’s most read posts Workplace bullying, a growing concern for HR departments. Link. To hug or not. Tools to solve the conundrum. Link. Last week’s AHD Bulletin Animal Health Digest Bulletin, January 6, 2022. Link. =========================== So you cried at work Source: Harvard Business Review, January 4, 2022. Link. To minimize the impact of … [Read more...]
Improvements, concerns highlighted in new Merck Animal Health Veterinarian Wellbeing Study
The Merck Animal Health Veterinarian Wellbeing Study was released this week citing that most veterinarians rated their job satisfaction high. Conducted in collaboration with AVMA, the study also considered compensation, burnout, substance use disorder, cyberbullying and suicide. It found that 92 percent of respondents were concerned about high stress, 91 percent with high … [Read more...]
4 tips to limit party liability
Still have a holiday party to attend? With the potential for great fun and bonding with colleagues, comes the opportunity for some missteps, as well. Lisa Nagele-Piazza, JD, SHRM-SCP suggests four tips to limit party liability. One is to carefully plan the day and time of the event. Setting a timeframe helps maintain control. Another is to manage alcohol consumption for … [Read more...]
Adults get bullied, too!
Mark Goulston, MD, says about one-third of American adults has been bullied during adulthood. They experienced stress, depression, diminished confidence and/or lost sleep as a result. Bullies don’t attack because something is wrong with their victims. They do so as a strategy to prevent people from noticing their own inadequacies, such as incompetence or … [Read more...]
Pat Malone’s most favored 2019 posts
Posts that AHD’s contributor, Pat Malone, writes, are consistently opened at a high rate. He writes about leadership and productive communication. We thank him for sharing his expertise and translating his experiences to animal health. Most of all we appreciate his support and friendship. Source: Animal Health Digest. Link. We’ve featured five of the most-read posts … [Read more...]
To engage or disengage: when issues become obstacles on social media (infographic)
Diane Martin discusses when and how to deal with bully-like behaviors on social media from persons whose comments indicate a lack of knowledge or understanding. She provides an infographic to help determine when it is acceptable for a brand or business to offer comment on social media and when it best to stay silent. Martin’s examples involve Ag and food supply examples. The … [Read more...]
The delicate art of being perfectly assertive
Whether you are the boss or the leader of conversations, striking the right balance between being too assertive and not assertive enough is immensely important. One area where self-awareness is particularly hard to gain has to do with one’s level of assertiveness. Source: HBR Ascend. Link. Being flexible and socially sensitive allows for motivating and engaging without being … [Read more...]
Workplace rudeness is costly and takes toll on employees
Rudeness in the workplace can seem subtler than harassment or bullying. In fact, it may even seem routine. Mounting research, however, demonstrates that rudeness can harm employees’ well-being and work performance. If rudeness feels like a threat, it uses cognitive resources to focus attention on processing unpleasant interactions, according to Amir Erez, a management professor … [Read more...]