"You always mess things up. Why are you even on this project? Just quit already." Demeaning, hostile or undermining behavior like this is more common in the workplace and damaging than many people ...

Dear Eric: About three years ago, a work friend “T” and I quickly became close. T professed her (platonic) love effusively. I, a non-trusting person who usually keeps people at arm’s length, believed ...

Undermining is a very subtle and frequently overlooked form of bullying. Unlike overt bullying or harassment, undermining is challenging to detect and pinpoint. In this post, we will discuss how to ...

Many of the core challenges that today’s organizations face require employees to connect with colleagues beyond their own teams. These cross-silo collaborations are vital to merging diverse expertise, ...

Who doesn't love a healthy dose of self-esteem? It makes life satisfying and rewarding, filling us with positive energy, boosting our confidence, and even improving our relationships. So why would we ...

Zhanna Lyubykh receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Laurie J. Barclay receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of ...