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The lead writer of this blog is Eve Ash who, as a psychologist, knows all about people. She is managing director of Seven Dimensions, and producer of 500+ training videos. She founded Seven Dimensions in 1979 and, in 1986, formed Ash.Quarry Productions with fellow psychologist Peter Quarry. They have won 140 awards for creativity and excellence.

Some people hate their jobs

Author: Eve Ash on 9 March 2010

Why do some people hate their jobs so much they just can't wait to get out each day? They watch the clock and prepare well before the time to leave to make it out the door!

Sins at work

Author: Eve Ash on 2 March 2010

Sometimes it seems there are more wrong things we can do at work than right things. Let's go through some of the sins we know exists. What would you put at the top of the list?

Do you manage any bullies?

Author: Eve Ash on 23 February 2010

Bullying is against the law (see last week's blog) and as a manager you MUST take responsibility to ensure your team are behaving appropriately and bullying is not tolerated. And if your behaviour is considered to be bullying – change NOW. Can you say out loud that you do not support bullying in any way... without someone in your team shaking his or her head because in fact YOU are the bully?

Bullying is against the law

Author: Eve Ash on 16 February 2010

We need to have safe workplaces. Workplace bullying can have a serious impact on the culture and on individuals. How sad that anyone can feel so upset by being bullied at work that they would prefer to take their own life. It's good to know employers can be prosecuted, but I worry that still many people are too afraid to speak up.

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Do negative behaviours drive you crazy?

Author: Eve Ash on 9 February 2010

The workplace is full of difficult situations – complaints, resistance, disruptions, demands and aggression. Personality clashes, communication breakdowns and interpersonal conflicts waste a huge amount of time and energy, and for a few people reading this – you might feel at times it drives you crazy!

Coping in harsh times: part 2

Author: Eve Ash on 2 February 2010

When we least expect it we may feel overwhelmed by a problem or a tragedy. And we just have to cope or learn to cope.

How to cope in harsh times

Author: Eve Ash on 19 January 2010

Times are tough these days – financially and with a wide range of disasters happening more frequently in our lives. Many of us are being touched in ways that really tests our ability to cope.

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Ten steps to effective appraisals

Author: Eve Ash on 12 January 2010

Why do so many people hate appraisals? Most managers and team leaders dislike doing performance appraisals. Supervisors often feel uncomfortable making judgements, giving harsh feedback and then perhaps creating a conflict situation. Appraisals are often done because they "have to be done" and the perception is that there is no real benefit and it's a waste of time.

Set goals for a new decade

Author: Eve Ash on 5 January 2010

Have you written out some goals for 2010, or even for this decade? I have – seven goals summarised on the back of a business card!

Spreadsheet of opportunities

Author: Eve Ash on 22 December 2009

How do you feel as the year is drawing to a close? I am excited about my spreadsheet of opportunities. A list of ideas, visions, goals and plans for the future.

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Some people hate their jobs

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Bullying is against the law

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Set goals for a new decade

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