Caution: The return to office might expose you to another kind of danger lurking in cubicles and conference rooms — the workplace jerks. Our skills for detecting and dealing with them are rusty after more than two years of working from home, said Tessa West, author of the book "Jerks at Work: Toxic Coworkers and What to Do About Them." One of the annoying employees people often encounter is the micromanager. You're going to have to confront this person, but avoid telling them how you feel about their micromanagement, West advised. Have a conversation about what you both want to achieve. Set small daily goals and have weekly check-in meetings that are short and frequent, rather than big and lofty, she recommended. Tap the link to get more of her advice, including who the most dangerous jerks at work are and the best antidote to these toxic coworkers. |
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