Toxic People: Page 4
An Entrepreneur's Secret Weapon: the Right Question
The 'right question' always means the bigger, badder, better, bolder one.
How to Change Your Poor Personal Reputation at Work
One particular executive found out that his direct reports labeled his office 'the Gates of Hell.'
How Culture Vultures Can Kill Your Company's Success
The attitude and behavior of only one person in an organization can make a huge difference -- for better or worse.
9 Habits That Destroy Workplace Relationships
Bullying, lying, procrastinating... just don't do these things on the job.
Set Yourself Free -- Let Go of the Dead Weight In Your Life
Taking time to separate the good from the toxic people and habits in your life will help launch you to where you want to be.
8 Ways to Not Only Survive But Prosper Around Negative People
Negativity will happen especially in times of stress. Use these tactics to turn those frowns upside down.
Why You Need to Avoid Hiring That Potentially Toxic Rockstar
That 'perfect' candidate may be a disaster. Five strategies for screening him (or her) out.
This Is What You Get When You Ignore 'Quality Of Hire'
On average, a new hire costs a company $4,000. The cost is far higher when the employee doesn't work out.
Study: Dodging a Toxic Hire Is Better for Business Than Onboarding a Superstar
Companies who avoid hiring these problem employees end up saving thousands of dollars, according to the paper's authors.
4 Signs of a Terrible, Toxic Boss
Ever gone to your boss with a 'great idea,' only to have him or her toss off an 'I'll think about it' and completely ignore you?
To Avoid Hiring a Toxic Employee, Look for These 6 Qualities (Infographic)
A toxic hire can cost a company time and money, so finding workers with these characteristics is vital.
7 Ways to Have a Pleasant Conversation With a Negative Person
People with valid complaints deserve to be heard but chronic complainers need to either lighten up or shut up
10 Toxic People You Should Avoid in the Office
Here are 10 types of toxic drainers you should stay away from at all costs so that you don't become one yourself.
6 Reasons Why You Must Resist the Temptation to Hire a Brilliant Jerk
Nobody is ever so good at what they do that you can overlook them undermining the team.
How I Kept My Dignity and My Job When Our Billionaire CEO Screamed at Me
Appeasing egomaniacs is no way to earn a living but quitting in protest has its drawbacks, too.