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If you're being disrespected, bullied, or mistreated at work, it's important to stand up for yourself. This can be pretty uncomfortable, though, especially if being assertive doesn't come naturally to you. We totally understand! To help you out, we've compiled a list of ways to handle a variety of workplace scenarios. Don't be afraid to speak up for yourself on the job—you absolutely deserve respect and fair treatment.
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- If you feel like you need to speak up because you're overwhelmed or you're facing an unreasonable deadline, schedule a conversation with your boss where you make sure you're aligned on your responsibilities, goals, and expectations. [15] X Expert Source Lauren Krasny
Executive, Strategic, & Personal Coach Expert Interview. 27 March 2020.Thanks
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- ↑ https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/psychosocial/bullying.html
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2014/10/how-to-deal-with-a-mean-colleague
- ↑ Lauren Krasny. Executive, Strategic, & Personal Coach. Expert Interview. 27 March 2020.
- ↑ https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-stand-up-for-yourself-at-work-2017-4#2-know-the-difference-between-assertion-and-aggression-2
- ↑ https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/psychosocial/bullying.html
- ↑ https://www.forbes.com/sites/dailymuse/2016/03/10/3-times-youll-have-to-stand-up-for-yourself-at-work-because-no-one-else-will/?sh=58a91b266600
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2014/10/how-to-deal-with-a-mean-colleague
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2015/06/how-to-speak-up-about-ethical-issues-at-work
- ↑ https://www.theguardian.com/careers/2017/mar/28/the-psychology-of-a-workplace-bully
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2014/10/how-to-deal-with-a-mean-colleague
- ↑ https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/psychosocial/bullying.html
- ↑ https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/psychosocial/bullying.html
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2015/06/how-to-speak-up-about-ethical-issues-at-work
- ↑ https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/psychosocial/bullying.html
- ↑ Lauren Krasny. Executive, Strategic, & Personal Coach. Expert Interview. 27 March 2020.
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