CAREER’S CORNER: Why You’re Being Undermined at Work

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Do you feel like you’re constantly being undermined at work? If so, don’t worry – you’re not alone. Many people feel like they’re undervalued and undermined by their colleagues, and it can be a really frustrating experience. In this blog post, we’ll talk about why people undermine others at work, and how you can stop it from happening to you. WHAT IS UNDERMINING AND HOW DOES IT APPEAR AT WORK? Undermining is a behavior that involves undermining someone’s authority, power or status. It can be seen in a variety of ways, including making fun of someone, talking badly about them behind their back, refusing to cooperate with them or deliberately doing things to make their job more difficult.
7 Nov 2022 1PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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