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Bullying in the workplace is harassment. Photo by rawpixel These actions may be verbal or non-verbal. A few examples are name calling, offensive jokes, slurs, intimidation, insults, ridicule, physical assault, and threats. Workplace harassment doesn't only include sexual themes. It also encompasses bullying between the same gender and various sexual orientation. The harasser can be a boss, supervisor in a different team or department, a colleague or a non-employee. It can happen during the job interview or during the daily workflow in a co working space Manila . It can happen anytime, so be aware of the circumstances. See below to check for signs of bullying in the workplace. 1. Asking for specific information during the job interview A job interview must only specify the job requirement and duties. Thus, the interviewer or the officer must just ask questions concerning the job. Irrelevant questions such as information on your race, gender, religion, marital ...

Anger can stem from tiny annoyance to a full-fledged rage.  It's normal for anyone to feel a tinge of irritation while in the office. Workplace anger isn't harmful to the organization. However, it causes severe health implications. It raises blood pressure and increases the heart rate. It also affects the levels of adrenaline and noradrenaline. Being unable to express your anger can result in chronic anxiety, depression, hypertension and heart diseases. Photo taken by Andre Hunter Letting out angry feelings in an assertive manner is a healthy way to release the emotion. Being assertive doesn't translate to being pushy or demanding. It's respecting yourself and others while knowing and communicating your needs. It also part of performing the necessary steps to achieve those needs to deal with the rage. Coping with anger is different for each person. Some people suppress the feeling while others convert or redirect it to everything around them. Suppression Cont...

Each day is a new day.  It allows each one to start anew, reset and forget yesterday's mistakes. At times it gets difficult to get past the obstacles of life. You get stuck in a rut and forget about the sunlight, clear skies and fresh air. It's time to make your home and office a better place. Try saying these one-liners for a week. 1. "Here's a high five!" For those living under a rock, a high five is a hand gesture between two people. They simultaneously raise their hand to head level and push or slap the side of their palm towards the other person's palm surface. The action is often accompanied by words such as "give me five," "up high" or plain "high five." Giving a high five or asking for one increases camaraderie between people. It encourages bonds and strengthens a person's spirit. At the same time, the human contact helps sustain intimate relationships. 2. "You can do it!" It's bes...

S tress is part of life. You are not a normal person if you didn’t experience stress at least once in your life. Stress in the workplace can’t be helped. There are several factors that contribute to work stress – heavy workload may be one, you may be doing more than what you have bargained for. Work setting is another. Your environment may be so crowded and noisy that you wish you’re somewhere else, somewhere cool and relaxing, like Bahamas, rather than stuck in an office space in the Philippines . Below are some ways to cope up with stress at work. Music. Nothing is more effective than a balm to a tired soul. Breathe in and out. Feel the music. Think of something funny. Laughter is the best medicine.   Take a break. You’ll be amazed what a five (5) minute break can do to your system. Go to the canteen or pantry. Eat fruits.   Use your lunch hour wisely. Be away from your desk. A change of environment ca...