In this podcast, Rose Bryant-Smith and Grevis Beard talk to Dave Frizzell at Team Guru about the impact of working in a dysfunctional team and strategies to address this. Being a part of a dysfunctional team brings with it stress and anxiety that doesn’t stay within the confines of the office. It follows us home and impacts our family […]
Sydney Morning Herald | Call in the experts
By Melinda Rollinson In a time of royal commissions and the #MeToo movement, bad behaviour in the workplace has never been more scrutinised. Employers are increasingly aware that problems can no longer be swept under the carpet and ignored. But dealing with these issues requires skills that most employers just don’t have. If the parties […]
Daily Mail | Are you working with a toxic colleague?
Experts share the five steps on how to deal with difficult co-workers – and why you should never try to beat them at their own game Anyone working full time knows they spend more time in the office than at home And your experiences at work have a huge impact on overall enjoyment of life Unfortunately, […]
B&T Magazine | Top tips to cure workplaces plagued by staff nastiness
Just listen to the conversations around you on public transport or the pub, and you’ll not be surprised to learn that unhappy workers and dysfunctional teams are common in Australian workplaces. In 2016. research by Dr Lindsay McMillan found 14 per cent of workers described their workplace environment as ‘toxic’, and 20 per cent had […]
NZ Herald | The rule we are all breaking
If you’ve ever worked in an office before, you’ve probably been guilty of indulging in a little gossip at some point. Whether it’s speculating about Sharon from account’s love life or the boss’ questionable fashion choices, most of us have swapped stories behind a co-worker’s back on occasion. But according to workplace expert Rose Bryant-Smith, […]
news.com.au | Aussie career expert claims workplace gossip can cost you your job
WE ALL do it — sometimes several times a day. But this common habit could be harming your career and might even get you sacked if you’re not careful. IF YOU’VE ever worked in an office before, you’ve probably been guilty of indulging in a little gossip at some point. Whether it’s speculating about Sharon […]
Thrive Global | Dealing with a Toxic Co-Worker
5 Ways to Keep your Sanity, Values and Focus at Work Unfortunately, experiencing toxic behavior in the workplace is quite common. In 2016 research by Dr Lindsay McMillan, 14% of workers described their workplace environment as ‘toxic’, and 20% had experienced major problems in communication with a co-worker or boss. A massive 50% had experienced serious incidents […]