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All HR people are evil, it’s in our job description. Or at least, that seems to be the prevailing theory. In reality, there’s just more going on behind the scenes than most people know. I’m here to demystify your Human Resources department and tell you just why you worked your tail end off all year and still got a 1.7 percent bonus.
This is fantastic advice. Unfortunately, few companies follow it. I’ve worked with several workplace bullies and as long as they are producers (or can maintain the illusion that they are), they stay put.
I actually did quit a job once to get away from someone who was so awful they warned me about her when I started. But ya know, she was a good producer. Never acted that way in front of customers. Also it was a family business, so she will probably never be fired. She was the only coworker I’ve ever had that I actively hated.
I hear more about bad family businesses then anything else. When owners higher family and friends bad things often happen.
Have you read The No Asshole Rule? It addresses this topic pretty well, that bullys bring down EVERYONE’s productivity, and increase turnover across the organization. http://www.amazon.com/The-Asshole-Rule-Civilized-Workplace/dp/0446698202/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1342753199&sr=8-1&keywords=the+no+assholes+rule