Jerks at Work: How to Deal With People Problems and Problem People

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If your manager constantly criticizes you, ignores you, or doesn't listen to you, Jerks at Work is for you.

If your co-worker refuses to be a team player, takes all the credit, brags constantly, or spreads rumors Jerks at Work is for you. Whether the jerks you work with are your managers, employees, or your co-workers, you need to know how to handle them. Author, Ken Lloyd, whose syndicated column appears in major newspapers nationwide, takes a careful look at the problems caused by jerks at work and provides real-life solutions.

Jerks at Work takes real questions and answers from Ken Lloyd's column and highlights a wide range of on-the-job situations along with practical suggestions and insights you can put to use right away in your workplace, including how to deal with: Mismanagement by new managers and supervisors. Problems with co-workers or employees. Communication breakdowns, rumors, and counterproductive meetings. Inappropriate feedback, interviews, and training. Disturbing work environments. Ill-conceived rewards, incentives, and benefits. Family problems in family businesses.