how can you decrease work related grievances?
88743
Work from home... I love it
799266
I am in that situation everyday. I have to work with someone that absolutely annoys me and is so difficult to work with. Because I am a mature individual and I want to display professionalism, I have to put my grievances aside in order to get the job at hand done.
1144884
What I generally do is to invite them in my room and ask them what they think about there performance. Most of the time they come exactly with the short-comings themselves without me having to put them out. In the case the individual is oblivious to there short-comings I will state them in a non-emotional way, trying to focus on his/her professional growth that probably can be better obtained in surroundings other then within our company. \n\nIn case of sharp bitter blaming and cursing/shouting what not, I become calmer say less and less only stating "I hear what you say", "Do you really think so", "Interesting viewpoint", "So you agree that you are not anymore part of our team" "so then you probably feel better when you would make a career change" etc. etc.\n\nAnd then the real masterpiece "Let them fire themselves / put them in the Cooler":\n\n- Cool down your friendly side leading up to your exit talk, most people can't take it to be fired, they rather walk (giving them signals that they are not anymore so welcome and valued as before will psychologically bring them a few steps closer to leaving)
334949
1. soften the tone but not the msg\n2. be well-timed\n3. be goal-oriented. critize the action but not the person\n4. give both positive and negative feedback\n5. be specific\n6. dun dig the history\n\ngood luck mate! ^^
633594
call one of your workers into the room preferably a small guy,then to blow off some steam proceed to batter his head of the wall over and over until you are satisfied.if this doesn't work buy a punching bag and imagine your with one of you most hateed colleagues it always works for me
1144737
I just fired someone three weeks ago for thier miserable attitude.  \n\nList only facts, not your opinion or heresay from others.  Explain how this behavior effects your work, your departments team environment and reflects to outside customers on the company. \n\nPutting it in writing is good because you have the ability to erase... be careful not to sound like a complainer or whiner, but someone who is concerned about the work environment and how it could be better. \n\nThen, know that someone will have a talk with her and she may then get a worse attitude toward you because of this.
1064293
Got some examples of what they're doing?  I can give specifics with how to deal with the situation if I knew.  Otherwise, go off on them--make it loud, don't beat around the bush, make sure you do it while others are present, and tell that individual you're tired of putting up with the childish BS.  If that doesn't work, report them to your supervisor, and document each instance in case you need to file legally (it's called a hostile work environment).  This is my suggestion, since my preferred tactics for this type of scenario aren't for everyone.
469053
By listening to the employees concerns-even the gripes and actually doing something about it.  You can have 50 meetings, but at the end of the day you don't show how management is committed to employees, those whose issues weren't addressed become the 'dissenters'.  It is tough, but do-able as long as there is FULL commitment from higher.
965190
Perspective: put a positive twist on it somehow...or gloat on it the whole time you're at work.  \n\nIt may suck to work on Friday, any Friday, but it is what it is.  If you find a way to be positive, it'll carry over to the people you interact with at work as well as every other aspect of your life.  Happy Day!
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always be professional, that way they can never complain about you.\n(always be in a position in which you're covered.)\n\nSpeak to your immediate boss about it, see if she can't first talk to the co-workers about it. \n\nAlso check out a book called "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff at Work."
1009339
Yes.  First steps is to ask the person to "stop" (this puts them on notice that their behavior is unacceptable).  If you've done this already - great.  Next if it continues, report the request for it to stop.  Next go to your manager and report it.  Go to HR and report it. Find out what steps you have to take to officially file a complaint with your company.  A work environment should NEVER be hostile, EVER!  Good Luck to you.
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I used to do the same thing , until an older employee said to me " You know who's fault it is, YOURS." I replied "your right and  I'm going to do something about it now."went out and took care of the problems with the employees and never complained again. As for being in the office with the boss, you have alot pull, that other people don't, because you got his ear all the time, you can plant ideas, good rule of thumb, don't push ideas, just suggest them, like i heard that company A lets their people off on this holiday, etc. and see what happens. most of the time you just have to plant the seed, by saying something and you can watch it grow. another thing you can say is "it seems awful cramped in here, think we could add on , so i could have more space for files, etc..  Always look at the positive side of your situation.
550285
Talk to the friend.  Ask him what is going on with him, and let hm know that you have observed a change.  Maybe he is under some severe personal stress, or dealing with depression or some other mood altering condition.  Depending on the response that you get, you may either find a way to work out the solution with the cranky friend, or go to management to seek a solution.  \n\nNo matter what the friend says or does, make certain that your behavior is professional.  If you do decide after trying to work out the problem with both the friend and the management, that you will no longer choose to work there, then give proper notice, do your work, get a good reference and go find another job, preferably while you are still working.
500560
When a co-worker is not your cup of tea, just remember you're not there to socialize.  You're there to do a job.  Be polite and discuss whatever needs to be discussed civilly but keep your eyes open for a better position.  Never alienate anyone at work because you never know when you might need them.
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1. Talk to the person about the problem. Do they see what they area doing? Do they understand the consequences to others of their behavior?\n2. What is their response to this discussion? Do they acknowledge the problem and want to help solve it? OR is it a 'too bad, that's the way it is' answer? \n3. If they want to try and solve it, then you will need to come to a compromise about time, labor, money etc. \nIf they have a too bad so sad attitude, then the way to deal with it is to leave.
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Do yourself and your employer a favor and quit, go find less stressful work, if you can't handle your jobs requirments you need to look for other work.
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That's an old tactic. Here's another one I've heard,\n\n"Now, I don't want you to quit. You've got a BIG raise comin' up and I want you to get it!"\n\nYou can find someone to complain to but you are not going to be happy at your job. Find another one.