Tag: workplace dynamics

The New Era of Workplace Candor: Employees Speaking Out Against Employers

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Feb 7, 2024 Learning & Development

Updated: Feb 7, 2024

The traditional notion of “burning bridges” in the professional world is undergoing a transformation. As a BBC Worklife article by Leah Carroll explores, openly criticizing former employers, once seen as a career-limiting move, is becoming more normalized in today’s shifting workplace dynamics. Implications of “Employer Bashing” This trend has several implications. Firstly, it reflects a […]

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The line between friendly and friends

By Maine Employment Law Letter Jan 11, 2017 HR Hero Line

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

by Connor Beatty “I guess the atmosphere that I’ve tried to create here is that I’m a friend first and a boss second and probably an entertainer third,” muses Michael Scott, the main character of the hit comedy and mockumentary The Office. Scott is known for his well-meaning but often ill-advised attempts to connect with […]