how do you deal with employee with hearing disorder?
540534
TALK REALLY LOUD!!! OR start using sign language
613297
Profoundly deaf - need for communication and attention from another person\nCDLA/3360/95\n\nhttp://www.lawcentreni.org/Library/dla.htm\n\nI hope this helps
925597
If you have an HR person or company make sure you notify them of the issue right away - then they will have it in writing and dated (and also note what your boss said).  Technically being bipolar qualifies as a disability, so if she's public about it then your employer is required to give her some flexibility in order to deal with it.\n\nI think it would make a bigger statement to your boss and company to talk about it calmly and rationally, and tell them you are committed to the company and want to continue (if you'd like to stay).  If she's crying or making a scene yelling every time there's a problem that has to wear on people after a while.
34298
Deaf.. Need to see whats going on!!!
907821
oh boy, very common story. If you cannot approach your supervisor, take it to upper management. There are also reference tools such as the internet to help you understand the topic a little better. If you have a very autocratic employer, all you can do is push on through & at your next evaluation, express your concerns with this issue & maybe come up with some solutions. Chances are there are more people you work with who have this problem, start a conversation around the water cooler, so to speak, see what you can come up with collectively to combat the situation.
712103
I disagree. I work in a pub and quite often people use their disability as an excuse for not being responsible for their actions. we have a deaf lady and a man in a wheelchair who both get drunk and abusive and then try to tell staff that we are discriminating against their disability when we ask them to leave.
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Cubicleland is a challanging place where nothing is perfect and everyone puts up with things they don't enjoy. There is always heated debates about office sounds and temperature preferences, so you need to work on ways to cope with the realities of office life.\n\nConsider a small space heater for the cold office, a lap blanket, or a good warm sweater.\n\nHeadphones are a blessing if allowed, but if that isn't possible try a radio turned on low, or even a white noise machine to even out the sounds coming from the annoying equipment.\n\nCould be worse: I put up with annoying employees talking loud, constantly, all day chatting on the phone!
81467
Tell them you have deadlines to meet and that you really can't stand around and talk to them. Try to keep working the best you can. Ask them if they would please let you get your work done and maybe you could arrange to meet them after work.
41713
Try communication with him/her, if that doesn't work then get another job.  This may help him/her or they may not care and go through workers like underwear.
471102
Work around them.  If your in charge of them have them stand at attention facing the wall all day without talking.  They might get bored and quit.
556196
Some people hold everything in until the final straw, even if it's a little problem that can be fixed to them the whole world has now come tumbling down around them, then their are those who are not wired rite. the best way to respond is not to. Do not stand their and pay attention just walk away and if they follow you walk into a crowded area then they will have to make an ass out of themselves in front of other people make coffee in front of them and if they ask you if you are listening say "oh you were saying something, I can only hear people that talk to me not yell at me, then end the conversation and walk away boss or not.
410050
Hearing… am certain hospitals have at least a fluent sign language staff member.\nVision… with tender care.\nOther limitations… staff is trained to deal with any situation.
95042
I'm afraid your options right now are a bit limited.  You could invest in sound dampening materials (heavy curtains, acoustical tiles, etc.) to lessen the amount of sound entering your living space.  You could ask the manager to notify you when another unit becomes available.  \n\nThe neighbor appears to be suffering from a form of senile dementia or Alzheimers.  Some elderly people become more agitated at night because their brains are literally overloaded and they can't process all of the stimuli.  It's called sundowners syndrome.\n\nIf you cannot move and the noise becomes unbearable, you could possibly have the neighbor cited for disturbing the peace.  This would be seen as a pretty extreme step, considering how little control he has over his condition.  The noise level would have to violate the same codes as a loud stereo, but I doubt it would.  You'll simply have to live with the sound until the neighbor dies, moves or stops making the noise.
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If that person truely is mentally impaired,then be compassionate that they really don't mean to be a problem for you, they are just trying to fit in the only way they know how to ...oddly.  If they ask weird questions and you have the time to listen ask them what they mean and to explain why they thought what they did.\nIf this person is just plain ignorant of his responsibilities, then I'd talk to the manager about giving that person a less complicated job, preferrably not right next to you, but even so if he a success he'll be less a problem, and every now and then tell them they are doing a good job. that will be worth more than his paycheck.. because no matter how awkward that person is.. they can always find a way to make money, but getting approval from their peers is always where they have lacked, you may find this person will want and thrive to do the best job for you just to be rewarded with your praise of a job well done.
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It is best to leave family and personal stuff out of the work environment. People at work will use that against you when you least expect it and they will use it when you are least expecting them to.\n\nWomen tend to go through up's and down every month. Give them space, it is natural. Be respectful and kind and let them know that no matter what, your here for them. \n\nWhatever they are going through will soon end and then they will think about you and what you said, and respond. Then you can open up and ask what was wrong. They will usually explain or tell all then.
215698
go through one ear and out the other!\none way to make her stop is tell her she's right[it's not fun to nag when someone believes you're right!]
403182
I am so sorry that your work environment is like this.  It's really hard, but I think the best thing to do is just refuse to listen to it.  You might find some phrases like this helpful when you sense some gossip is coming on.\n\n"Hey, Bill, if it's okay with you I think I'd rather not hear about that."\n"I think well of <name> and I'd like to continue.  Please don't say that story."\n"Hey, we're all coworkers here.  I'd rather not hear anything bad about people I work with."\n\nIt's really hard, and sometimes you can't always tell when the negative comments are coming, but by refusing to listen to it you at least you won't be part of the problem, and you won't have the mental burden of knowing all the negative things about your coworkers.\n\nSometimes these have to be said more than once, and sometimes it helps to change the subject so the people won't  continue on the same line of conversation.\n\nI'm behind you 100%!  You'll be making this world a better place!