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TALK IT OUT
1. Why should you not speak poorly of others when networking?
Generally speaking, when we are networking, we're trying to connect with those who are doing
similar work to us, not to build good relationships with others. Without a well-established
relationship, we can't build an effective network. Thus speaking ill of others has the effect of
making them feel demeaned. Belittling others is rude, which seems to have the effect of debasing
their self-esteem, which does not improve the net.
2. What additional distractions should employees avoid creating in a common work area?
In these cases, the distractions from co-workers, clients, and family members also appear
unavoidable. There are a couple of simple workarounds to this situation. First, you should lock
your door when you're trying to get some work done, so no one interrupts you.

THINK LIKE A BOSS
1. How can you get employees excited about assuming additional responsibilities?
Offer something to promote "spontaneous" feedback by providing incentives. You might
distribute an email survey to the entire team and state that everyone will get two hours' worth of
early retirement pay if they respond affirmatively.
2. If you were to notice employee morale dropping in you department, how would you respond?
My first proposed solution is to have a fun get-together for everyone in the office where we will
have games that are guaranteed to keep the team active and bolster morale in team-building
exercises. Firming the foundations will also help increase everyone's confidence and trust as

they'll be viewed as contributing members of the team, given that they will see themselves as a
valued member of the family.
3. How would you handle you employees whose friendship had turned negative?
If something has the potential to impact your department negatively, go after it. It would help if
you did things promptly because negativity can spread like wildfire. Discussing with your
employees, make them aware that a performance problem is brewing when they say things are
going downhill.
4. You never give your employee gifts, but one of your employees always gives you gifts for
holidays, birthdays, and boss’s day. Is it wrong for you to accept these gifts?
It is not difficult to accept a small gift. Receiving gifts from just one employee, I think, is
inappropriate because that staff member may expect a favor in return, or it may make other
workers awkward. I have a private conversation with the employee and thank him for his
generosity, but I tell him that gifts are pointless. I also advise him to use thank you cards rather
than thank you letters, as I do.

IMPROVING MORALE
What are 2 things can you do to increase employee morale in your workplace?
1. Approaching workplace diversity and equity is a step simultaneously for all employees and
taking on employees with the appropriate management and leadership qualities. Make no
assumptions. Be unbiased.
2. Supporting a tea...