Category Archives: Business Talk

Effective communication is essential for success in any workplace. Communication styles and modifiers in the workplace play a critical role in how individuals interact, share ideas, and build professional relationships. Communication refers to the process of exchanging information, thoughts, and ideas between individuals or groups to achieve understanding. Modifiers, on the other hand, are adjustments or elementsContinue reading “Communication Styles and Modifiers in the Workplace”

Patronizing behaviour is a subtle but damaging issue in the workplace. It can affect morale, productivity, and workplace relationships. Let’s unpack everything about this issue and look at what patronising means, explore examples of patronising behaviour in the workplace, and provides strategies to deal with it effectively. First and foremost, let’s get the term patronise out ofContinue reading “Patronizing Behaviour in the Workplace”

The phrase “No one is indispensable” is often heard in workplaces, particularly from business owners and employers when discussing their staff or associates. While it’s a seemingly straightforward statement, it’s one that sparks debate and can carry significant implications for workplace dynamics. I get a different sort of crankiness when I hear statements like these thrown aroundContinue reading “Is it True That No One Is Indispensable?”

Dealing with a coworker who actively undermines you can be both frustrating and challenging. Being undermined at work not only affects your job performance but can also diminish your confidence and create a negative work environment.  Workplace dynamics can be challenging, especially when you feel that a coworker undermines you. When you’re undermined at work, it’s oftenContinue reading “Coworker Undermines Me”

Sometimes, you may encounter a situation where a coworker treats you like a subordinate. It can be a frustrating experience, especially if you’re supposed to work as equals. When a coworker acts as if they’re in charge, it can lead to tension, reduced productivity, and even conflict. But by identifying the signs and using effectiveContinue reading “Coworker Treats Me Like a Subordinate”

If you’ve found yourself in a situation where a coworker belittles you in front of others, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, disrespectful behaviour in the workplace happens, often leaving the targeted person feeling small, embarrassed, or even helpless. There’s always that one! Belittling behaviour can be subtle or direct, and it usually creates an uncomfortable atmosphere forContinue reading “Coworker Belittles Me in Front of Others”

Workplace interactions are complex, and what might seem like a harmless interjection to you can sometimes be interpreted as an interruption to others. This can lead to subtle repercussions like being dismissed or ignored. Being ignored by coworkers after interrupting them during a meeting can be frustrating, but let’s take a look at this moreContinue reading “Being Ignored by Coworkers After Interrupting Them During a Meeting”

Dealing with a coworker who consistently underperforms or disrupts the work environment can be challenging. While professionalism is essential in any workplace, there are times when the incompetence of a colleague becomes too difficult to ignore. I am a strong advocate of empathy and compassion, but there may be times where it is necessary toContinue reading “How To Expose an Incompetent Coworker”

The advantages of specialisation of labour have been observed for centuries, shaping economies and businesses in significant ways. Specialisation refers to the process where individuals, groups, or regions focus on performing specific tasks or producing certain goods more efficiently. By breaking down tasks and assigning them to specialized workers, productivity increases and economies benefit. Here are theContinue reading “Advantages of Specialisation of Labour”

In any workplace, competition is bound to happen. While it can sometimes create tension, competition between colleagues isn’t always negative. In fact, there are positive and negative aspects of workplace rivalry. Healthy competition can motivate you, foster innovation, and lead to personal growth. On the other hand, unhealthy competition can cause stress, sabotage, and create a toxic work environment.Continue reading “Signs a Coworker is Competing With You”