A Look at Corporate Culture

A Look at Corporate CultureA Look at Corporate Culture*/Read the infographic text.A Look at CORPORATE CULTUREAdvertising and marketing executives were asked to describe their company culture in one word.Top responses includedDIVERSEAmazingProgressiveFamilyCreativeFlexibleSupportiveProfessionalPositiveInnovativeFunDynamicAmbitiousFRIENDLYCollaborativeModernDID YOU KNOW?Creative and marketing professionals report the highest levels of on-the-job happiness and interest in their work compared to those in other fields.Sources The Creative Group survey of more than 400 U.S. advertising and marketing executives, and Robert Half and Happiness Works survey of more than 12,000 U.S. and Canadian workers. Top responses shown 2017 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Company Branding and Employee Social Networks

Company Branding and Employee Social NetworksCompany Branding and Employee Social NetworksCompany Branding and Employee Social Networks Bennington, Contributing WriterWe all know social media has become a powerful megaphone. The average Facebook user, for example, has 130 friends while the average Twitter user is closing in at around 127. As a result, with little more than a few keystrokes, individuals have the capacity to reach hundreds - and in some cases thousands - of people in their networks.If the Holy Grail of absatzwirtschaft is word-of-mouth, this begs the question Why arent more businesses actively seeking to build a brand army?Consider this If 100 of your employees or recruits posted something positive about your company right now, their message could potentially reach 13,000 social media users. That is significant leverage So how are most organizations responding to this opportunity?By creating strict social media guidelinesthat limit the ability to discuss or represent them online.Many corporations are scared of letting their employees loose on social networks, preferring a command and control management style, says Dan Schawbel, Personal Branding Expert and Managing Partner of Millennial Branding, LLC.Businesses want to get their message out in a controlled manner but many fail to recognize that, because of social media, they have already lost control.Schawbel says this fear prevents many organizations from empowering their employees and recruits to talk about them online. Still, a few trail-blazing companies are taking a different approach, with positive results.Recognizing that employees (and these days, just about everyone else, too) are actively using social media sites, these employers have implemented programs that make the company a partner in their online behavior.Mobilizing with Online EngagementAccounting giant PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is one such company. Coming out of the recession - and a few lower-than-normal recruiting cycles - some students approached PwC recruiters looking for advice on how to stand out in the tough, crowded job market. In response, PwC launched Personal Brand Week, a five-day intensive on how to create and manage a positive image - with considerable focus on building a strong web presence.Now in its second year, PwCs US Recruiting Leader Holly Paul says Personal Brand Week has elend only helped PwC locate talented new hires, its also significantly increased online chatter around the company as well.This year, Personal Brand Week added a contest in which students could submit a short video making their best elevator pitch. The videos were uploaded to PwCs Facebook pagewhere users were encouraged to vote for a winner. For Twitter promotions, PwC used the hashtag PwCBrandWeek, allowing followers to track and comment on the events in real time.When the dust settled, Paul says PwC received more than 10,000 votes on 181 elevator pitch videos. In fact, since Personal Brand Week launched l ast year, the companys Facebook fan base has grown more than 400% - triple the growth of their primary competitors - all by reaching out through social networks and giving users the means to spread the word and enhance PwCs company brand.Employees Your Brand AdvocatesAn employer who understands the power of harnessing their internal network is global facilities company Sodexo. Arie Ball, Vice-President of Sourcing and Talent Acquisition, hired a photographer to take profile pictures of her staff for use on their social networks. She also had Soxedos design team insert the company logo into each one.As a result, employees received a professional photo, while Sodexo garnered additional branding online. We encourage our team not only to be brand ambassadors for our company, but to build their personal brand as well, says Ball. This helps create authentic relationships and ultimately strengthens the credibility of the company brand.Ball says the photo promotion has been successful in part because Sodexo works hard to maintain a company culture where employees are proud to align themselves with the organization. Its truly a win-win, she says.For businesses looking to create their own social media wins, Schawbel recommends a three-step process. First, draft general social media guidelines that provide basic ground rules for what can and cannot be discussed about the company. (Note Its always best to consult your legal team when writing official guidelines.)For PwCs elevator pitch contest, the firm posted entry rules on their Facebook pagewhich outlined acceptable format and content.Once these parameters are set, Schawbel says employees and others should be encouraged to talk to managers about their blogs and online profiles, and feel comfortable doing so. Finally, adds Schawbel, its important to offer solid training on your corporate message so employees can actually promote your company and be consistent in their delivery.In other words, perhaps its time we all a pproached social networks from the standpoint of what our employees SHOULD do - versus what they shouldnt.Legal Disclaimer None of the information provided herein constitutes legal advice on behalf of Monster.Author BioEmily Bennington is co-author of Effective Immediately How to Fit In, Stand Out, and Move Up at Your First Real Job(Ten Speed Press, 2010). She is a frequent speaker to students and organizations on the topic of career success and Founder of Professional Studio 365, which provides onboarding programs for new grads and their employers. Emily is also a regular contributor to the college section of The Huffington Post. She can be reached via email at emily professionalstudio365.com or on Twitter EmilyBennington.

Persuasion Techniques for Sales Professionals

Persuasion Techniques for Sales ProfessionalsPersuasion Techniques for Sales ProfessionalsWhenever anyone tells you that they know the secret to sale, you should listen closely but know that there truly is no secret to success in sales. Success in sales is a culmination of hard work, strong rapport skills, a dedication to improving sales skills and knowing how to close sales. There are, however, secrets that can lead you towards success when coupled with other critical success factors. One of these secrets is a commonly used word that is one of the most persuasive words in the English language.? Because The word because has been shown in multiple studies to be extremely powerful. For those in sales who understand how important their ability to persuade is in their careers, intelligently adding the word because into their talk track could actually make an astounding difference. The intention of this article is not to delve into the psychology behind this persuasive word but instea d to offer a few quick suggestions about how to use the word in your daily sales activities. Cold Calling Whether you are cold calling on the phone or face to face, you should have a goal for each call. But when you do have a goal for a cold call, a funny thing happens. Someone in the office you are calling on has a mission to prevent you from reaching your goal. They are often called the gatekeepers and they are paid, it seems, to weed out callers or visitors. So when a sales professionalstops in or calls, asking to speak to a decision maker, the gatekeeper goes into action If the cold calling rep would simply change the approach used and include the word because the cold call success rate will increase drastically. The simple inclusion of the word because validates the reason for your call and lets the gatekeeper know that you actually have a valid reason to be calling. It is interesting to note that the research indicated that the given reason which follows because does not e ven need to make a lot of sense. Just hearing the word because is often enough to accomplish your goal. Getting Appointments Professionals are busy. Many of the people you will or are calling on are doing more than one job and have very little time to meet with every sales professional who calls on them. So getting an appointment is often times the hardest step in a sales cycle. The main thought in a persons mind when being asked to schedule a meeting is why should I? If you, the sales professional, cant give a strong enough reason for someone to meet with you, they wont. If you are having continued challenges getting prospects to agree to meet with you, try inserting because into your requests. Closing a Sale Closing a sale comes down to how well you did in each step of the sales cycle, so do not expect you can start using a magic word in your closes and be able to cut down on the work required in the other steps. Remember, there is no secret to sales but rather, a series o f secrets that need to be blended together. If you havedone well with prospecting, qualifying, building rapport, designing a solution and are ready to close the sale, try adding because into your talk track. Again, dont expect that using because will make up for or replace hard-work or diligent effort throughout the sales cycle, but you may realize that your closes go a lot smoother and your closing percentage increases.

Work at Home - Call Center Jobs in Pennsylvania

Work at Home - Call Center Jobs in PennsylvaniaWork at Home - Call Center Jobs in PennsylvaniaIf you live in PA and want to do phone work from home, youll want to concentrate your search around thosecall center companiesthat hire in the Keystone State. Call Center Jobs in PA Accolade Support Call Center Services The virtual, tech betreuung agents at this company are all independent contractors. These agents provide customer service to this companys clients. Compensation is on a per-minute basis with amaximumrate of $10/hour but there is no minimum wage.American Express Experience in reservation systems or as a travel agent is an important qualification for these home-based customer service jobs at American Express because the jobs are in its corporate travel division.Bilingualism is plus. Apple At-Home Advisors Apple At-Home is the remote call center agent program from AppleCare, its customer service division. Jobs have a geographic location listed but can usually be done from an ywhere, including Pennsylvania. Apple provides a computer and phone and hires employees, not contractors.ARO Call center agents worka sortiment of jobs from their home offices, These include schlussverkauf and customer service as well working as insurance auditors and LPNs and RNs.Aspire Lifestyles Specializing in virtual assistant or concierge services, this companys work-at-home employees usethe phone, e-mail, and chat to service clients. Fluency in French, German, Spanish or Italian is a plus. CenturyLink This voice, broadband, and video services provider employs home-based agents in the areas where it does business. Compensation is $10 to $11 per hour. Bilingual agents are needed.?LiveOps Candidates hiredare independent contractors, not employees. Agents for this outsourcing company work in customer service sales as licensed insurance agents. Bilingual customer service (Spanish and French) agents are needed. Compensation is based on minutes of talk time plus sales incentives. Th ere are several costs that fall on the agents at this company, including paying for training and a background check. SYKES Home Powered by Alpine Access Work at home employees take customer service and sales calls and are paid for training. After starting, candidates receive$9 an hour. Applicants who are offered a position must pay $45 for a background check. Bilingual skills a plus, especially Spanish, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Requires a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week with up to full-time available.Support.com The company provides remote tech support to clients, via home-based tech support chat and call center agents. Its remote services technicians answer inbound calls and its solutions center supervisors support and supervise the remote services technicians. Sitel WorkHome Sitel hires remote employees to handle inbound customer service calls for its clients, providing service in billing, account inquiries, product orders/inquiries, installation scheduling, or technical t roubleshooting. Bilingual agents with fluency in English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese and Spanish are especially desired.TeleTechHome TeleTech is a in aller welt business process outsourcing (BPO) company which employs associates in some U.S. states and the U.K. to work from home as call agents and other fields. Benefits include paid training and 401(k) plans. Pay is $9 to $10/hour. ThinkDirect ThinkDirect hires employees as inbound work-at-home agents, selling magazine subscriptions. Pay with incentives is $10 to $14 an hour.Transcom Customer service and tech support agents work from their Pennsylvania homes for this global call center company.Ver-A-Fast Independent contractor, work-at-home call center agents use a predictive dialer system to make verification calls for the companys clients, which are primarily from the newspaper industry.

CDL Skills and Knowledge Testing in Ohio

CDL Skills and Knowledge Testing in OhioCDL Skills and Knowledge Testing in OhioCommercial drivers licenses and learners permits tend to be heavily regulated in all states, and Ohio is no exception. A CDL is required to operate most large commercial vehicles. In most cases, you cant even apply for a job in commercial trucking without one. Vehicles That Require a CDL Ohio considers any vehicle that weighs in excess of 26,001 pounds to be large, so the driver must have a valid and current CDL to operate it. In the case of trailers, its the combined weight that counts if the trailer or vehicle being towed weighs 10,000 pounds or more. If the truck has an F placard and will be hauling or carrying hazardous materials, no weight limits apply a CDL is required. Operating a school bus or other vehicle that is intended to transport more than 16 passengers requires a CDL, as well as any vehicles that are defined as commercial by the Federal triebwerk Carrier Safety Administration. Lear ners Permit Youll need a current Ohio drivers license and you must be at least 18 years old to apply for an Ohio CLP. You must be a permanent resident or citizen of the U.S. The CLP is valid for six months and can be renewed once. It allows you to drive the type of commercial vehicle youve cited in your application on the highway if a CDL holder accompanies you. The holder must be endorsed by the Ohio BMV specifically for the type of vehicle youre driving. Drivers License You must pass a knowledge test for each type of vehicle you wish to be licensed to drive in order to move up from your CLP and its restrictions to a CDL. You must also pass a skills test, and youre responsible for providing the vehicle for the test. It must be of the same type that youre seeking a license to operate. The skills test includes maneuverability and a road test, as well as a pre-trip inspection. A vision test or a vision waiver from the federal government is also required. You may have to undergo a dditional testing if, after receiving your CDL, you want to upgrade it or renew it. Where to Go for Testing You can go to any Driver Exam Station in Ohio to take your knowledge test. The skills test can be taken at a state-operated facility or at a testing schauplatz operated by a third-party thats approved by the state. It costs somewhat more to take the test at a third-party location. State Operated Skills Testing Locations 1361 East Main Street, Newark, 740-345-48188730 Lake Road, Seville, 330-769-50908210 County Road 140, Findlay, 419-423-284125 McCarthy Lane, Jackson, 740-286-42453701 Tytus Avenue, Middletown, 513-217-4742 Third Party Operated Skills Testing Locations Atlas CDL Testing Company, 1211 3rd St NW, Massillon, 330-809-0791CDL of Northern Ohio, 3905 State Route 103, Willard, 800-446-8875CDL Testing, Inc, 4060 Perimeter Drive, Columbus, 614-294-3684Northwest CDL Center, 26718 Oregon Road, Perrysburg, 419-837-9400Pike County Joint Vocational School, 175 Beaver Creek Road, Piketon, 740-289-5860Rathburn Enterprises, 1688 Pricetown Road, Lake Milton, 330-538-2216Commercial Transportation Testing, 1475 Upper Valley Pike, Suite 140, Springfield, 877-384-6902 US America/ Manufacturing Inc., 8334 State Route 36, Gnadenhutten, 740-254-9313Warren County Education Service Ctr., 5140 Princeton-Glendale Road, Liberty Township, 513-695-2927

Choosing Good How to Make the Best Resume

Choosing Good How to Make the Best Resume Your resume must make that very first cut or you wont even be considered for the team. So you are searching for work. Your job (while youre attempting to find a job) is to remember to fit what theyre searching for. Each time you put in an application for a new job, check your resume to make sure that it isnt only targeted, but in addition current. There shouldnt be any space for deficiency of communication, clarity of ideas and sections with which you require in order to work ought to be ready at hand so that youre not beating around the bush at any point of time. Many folks have a whole lot of those. Again at precisely the same time there are lots of details for which one may not require in order to forage, they are easily available before the eyes. See how its elaborate and simple to scan at precisely the same time Besides your LinkedIn account, the perfect resume should incorporate any links that are related to your work, like a personal site, portfolio, or blog. Also, be certain that there is enough white space on the page to allow it to be effortless to scan. Just like all on-line life, dont put content out there which you wouldnt be ready to see go viral. Therefore, if youre revamping your resume, or crafting one for the very first time, here are a few tips about what to keep and what things to nix. The availability of further pre-designed pages makes all themes simpler and quicker to personalize. Deciding upon the correct font can look to be an impossible undertaking, especially because there are dozens and dozens of choices out there. For anybody with a simple word processing program, its simple to see there are scores and scores of fonts out there to select from and picking the best one can be challenging. The same is true for social media profiles. The Upside to How to Make the Best Resume If youre asking for a professional job, then its also expected your application will also look as profes sional as you. The process might seem daunting. Youre able to start on your preparation via an anticipation of the potential questions. First preparation dictates the success of the full hiring approach. Not only are you going to look bad, but it will haunt you down the line with other future possible employers. The resume is used by a prospective employer to produce the very first screening of candidates for work. Save the work description and take a look at the lingo the employer is using. Potential employers dont will need to observe the candidates such past information which does not have any relevancy with the mandatory position. Whats more, you ought to ensure that the info youre going to be going to write for the academic qualification section has to be properly stated, also clearly state the history of your employment in definite manner so the employer doesnt need to experience that section multiple times in order to comprehend what you are attempting to say. After th e subject is you, it can be challenging to evaluate objectively. Be conscious of the address you include. If your own personal e-mail address isnt appropriate, establish a new account only for job searches. For example, if one of the very first things a work ad stresses is managing a team, then any experience youve got in that area ought to take the very best bullet. Nowadays you tell the remainder of the best of your story. Most people today look at writing a resume as just something youve got to do to have a job. The very last thing you would like to do is receive a job that you cant do. In truth, its far better leave your reader with a couple questions theyd love to ask you. The advantage of working with a chronological resume is that it is not hard that you showcase your job work experience. Make sure the summary statement is customized depending on the work description if you would like to catch that recruiters eye. The importance of an interview in the work method is u nquestionable.

Working At Intent Media

Working At Intent Media At Intent Media, theyre building the company theyve always wanted to work for one thats open, human and collaborative, where very smart people come together to share ideas and get things done. In fact, theyve been included on the Crains top 100 places to work in NYC list for six years running Want to learn mora about working at Intent Media?Click here to binnensee all of their available opportunities, and dont forget to press Follow to receive custom job matches, event invitations and more One of the biggest challenges in alfruchtwein all industries today is achieving gender parity. Gender diversity provides huge benefits in the workplace. pWhile some industries have made significant advancements in gender diversity, some industries lag further behind... and the construction industry is well-known for being in the latter category. If someone says, construction workers, youll likely picture a group of men in yellow hard hats analyzing an architects plans or laying bricks on top of a scaffold. And men at work signs only help to reinforce this image.pThis stereotype is rooted in reality. When was the last time you actually spotted a woman on a construction site? Or hired a female plumber or carpenter? Your answer is most likely never. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statisticsreports that only 3.4% of the total of 8.3 million construction employees are women.pBut the construction industry has a lot more to offer than steel-toed boots and hard hats, and it needs women to help advance the industry in this era of rapid change. Here are 5 reasons why women joining the workforce or looking to make a pivot should consider a career in construction.h21. Fuel Innovation/h2pNot only is diversity the socially and morally right thing to do, but it is also actually an excellent business strategy. pResearch presented in the Harvard Business Reviewshows that diverse teams develop more innovative ideas. This is fu rther supported by a study conducted by Gallupon the performance of gender-diverse teams versus single-gender teams, which found that the difference in backgrounds and perspectives led to better business performance and problem-solving. h22. Capitalize on Demand/h2pThe construction industry is currently experiencing a labor shortage. The industry itself is booming and projected to be one of the fastest-growing industries, with total spending projected to exceed $1.45 trillion in 2023/a. However, most construction companies are unable to meet the rising demand. pAccording to the Associated General Contractors of America/a, more than 80% of contractors are experiencing difficulties filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the construction workforce.pAnd demand isnt limited to individual contributor roles. Given the industry boom, there are a number of open stable and high-paying roles (any project managers out there?) waiting for the right candidateh23. Leadership Opp ortunities/h2pAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics/a, women compose only 7.7% of the total 1 million managerial positions in construction.br/pBut given the highly collaborative nature of construction work, more women in leadership roles would help drive innovation and enhance productivity.Furthermore, as a woman in construction in a leadership position, youd have the unique opportunity to drive change for the industry and make it a more attractive option for other women.h24. High-Income Potential/h2pSalaries for many skilled positions in construction are on the rise, making a construction career a prime choice for women looking for a high-paying job,pThe 2018 Construction Craft Salary Surveyconducted by the National Center for Construction Education and Research revealed that salaries for many skilled craft areas are increasing. Project managers and project supervisors topped the list at $92,523 and $88,355, respectively. The next tischset of highest-paying jobs include those of combo welders ($71,067), instrumentation technicians ($70,080), pipe welders ($69,222), power line workers ($68,262) and industrial electricians ($67,269). Of the 32 categories of workers in the survey, 19 positions earned an average salary of $60,000 or higher.h25. Sense of accomplishment/h2p The construction industry can give employees a unique sense of achievement. Yes, the job is stressful and the work can be demanding, but nothing beats the feeling of being able to build something from the ground up. pHow many professionals in other industries can point at a school, a hospital, or a skyscraper and say I helped build that?pThe construction industry has a long way to go in combating gender bias and supporting women in the workforce, but given the current demand for workers, theres no better time to pick up a sledgehammer (figurative or literal) and smash the gender stereotypes plaguing the construction industry.

Seize opportunities and take risks If you dont ask, you dont get

Seize opportunities and take risks If you dont ask, you dont getSeize opportunities and take risks If you dont ask, you dont getWomen are not raised to be brave. We are taught to play it safe, avoid risk and failure, and strive for perfection. From childhood, were told to be good little girls, to behave like a lady, to defer to the boys, to secure approval by pleasing the grownups, and to not be bossy, outspoken, pushy, self-aggrandizing, or disruptive.Men are taught to take risk after risk, play hard, and if they fail, to dust themselves off and plunge ahead. Behaviors such as fighting, yelling, shoving, interrupting, or competing fiercely are permitted and even approved of.This kind of gender stereotyping is nowhere mora pervasive than in the business world.Professional achievement and all the traits associated with it get placed in the male column. If a man focuses on his career and taking a calculated approach to amassing power, he is living up to societys stereotypical expecta tions of men. If a woman behaves in the exact same manner, she has violated stereotypical expectations of women. This bias is at the core of why women are held back by men and why women hold themselves back.it is a massive understatement to say that women and men are not having the same experiences at work. Women are underrepresented at every level in the corporate pipeline. They are less likely than men to be hired, paid the same wage, or promoted. In one study, when presented with identical resumes - with one submitted by John and the other by Jennifer - science professors regarded the male applicant as a more competent, significantly better hire than the female applicant, offered John a salary more than $4,000 higher, and were ready to provide greater career mentoring to John than to Jennifer.The problem is clear Women will never advance in business until we break through these stereotypes. Women need to learn to take risks, withstand disapproval and criticism, survive failure, seize opportunities, and understand that perfection is never required. And we must do all of this under the disapproving glare of the men.This is a tough assignment but we must stop limiting ourselves and move forward bravely. Here are some actions women can take to reverse this trend and advance their careersBe brave and take risks. Remake yourself to exude confidence.Reach for opportunities. Opportunities are rarely handed to you on a plate- you have to reach out and seize them. Take risks and advocate for yourself. Take the hard job even if its a stretch for you. If you dont, some guy will, even if its just as hard a stretch for him. Put yourself forward. When you get your hands on a project, dive into it, take charge, and offer your opinion as freely as any man would.Learn how to recover from mistakes. Shake off mistakes and move on. Men do. They also have far better mechanisms for blaming external factors (e.g., The deadline was ridiculous) or finding a reassuring personal exc use (I got hit with another assignment just as I was about to turn to this.) Women obsess about perfection and agonize over mistakes. If a woman makes a presentation to twenty people, and nineteen of them tell her it was terrific, but one tells her he thought it was mediocre, shell dwell on that one persons comment. Perfection is unachievable. Learn from your mistakes and move on.Remember your body language matters. Make your physical presence known. Use the strategies that men already use lean forward at the table, point to the person youve chosen to acknowledge for a comment. Stand up and walk to the front of the room, put the flats of your hands on the table to make a point and you look someone squarely in the eye- whatever it takes. These high-power poses make you appear more authoritative and confident Men tend to interrupt women more often when we lean away, smile, or dont look at the person we are speaking to.Stop nodding and agreeing. When a woman nods, she simply means, Go on, Im listening. But a man will interpret a nod as agreement with whatever point hes making. Similarly, when a man mentions something he knows, its a bid to establish his status. In response, a woman will acknowledge the mans point, thinking that she will, in turn, be expected to share, and that a connection will be made. Not so. The man takes her agreement as submission to his higher status. Take note of your congenial nature - womens habits of politeness and social facilitation are misconstrued as supporting male dominance. Instead of nodding your head, be ready to challenge and question.If you dont ask, you dont get. This is critical. How will you ever reach your goals if you quietly perform only those assignments you are handed? Ask for what you want.Outmoded gender roles have kept women from achieving their full profil for years. Now we must proactively seize every opportunity to demonstrate our value in society and change the way women are treated.Linda Jane Smiths new book, Smashing Glass Kicking Ass Lessons from the Meanest Woman Alive, is available at Amazon as well as other online booksellers. To learn more, visit Linda on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and at TheMeanestWomanAlive.com.

Parade of Freebies.

Parade of Freebies.Parade of Freebies.FREE Wi-Fi - As of November 10, 2009 Yahoo partnered up with The Times Square alliance to bring free Wi-Fi to Times Square. Whether you have a laptop, iPhone, netbook or any other Wi-Fi enabled device, you can now check the latest weather, sports or any other information you normally search for - right in the middle of Times Square Read MorePosted by FrugalNYC, via The 405 ClubPreviouslyNew Unemployment Claims Drop to 502k.

How to Deal When a Colleague Is Threatened by You

How to Deal When a Colleague Is Threatened by YouHow to Deal When a Colleague Is Threatened by You If you find yourself working alongside that colleague who routinely undercuts you in meetings, puts you down in conversations or criticizes your work in front of others, take note. Those are telltale signs that he or she may be threatened by you. Its difficult to exhibit your professional best, while also trying to deflect the shade that your colleague is throwing your way. While this situation can be tough to navigate, know that you have power here. Clarity helps Understanding why youre being treated this way can yield strategies for managing it. Heres what you need to know.It may seem like the part who is treating you this way is coming from a place of confidence and control, but the opposite is, in fact, the case. Dr. Claudia Luiz , award-winning author of The Making of a Psychoanalyst explains People act threatened by going into either fight or flight. In the fi ght position, they behave in a hostile way for fear of feeling inadequate or of being thwarted. In the flight mode, they shut down and stonewall and you absolutely cannot connect to the person. . . A lot of feelings can be behind feeling threatened by someone. The feelings that get aroused can range from deep inadequacy to actual fear.If your talent is stirring this reaction in your colleague, this certainly isnt your fault. But it helps to have a sense of where that person is coming from after all, you have to work with him or her. Luiz explains, Competent or beautiful people can arouse our worst fears about ourselves as well as our most unresolved anger about feeling lesser-than.You dont need this back-handed compliment. Its not your responsibility to make your colleague comfortable with you. But if you think its worth your effort, forging well-functioning relationships can make things easier at work. While harmonious relationships are helpful and satisfying in the workplace, yo u dont have to get along with everyone. Deciding what you need in this situation is step one. Is it worth it to try to raffinesse a relationship here, or are you better served to keep your distance? If you feel compelled to put effort into this relationship, know that it can be a chore. So think it through, and make sure its worth it. Luiz advises It takes work to put someone at ease who is threatened by you, and it requires both compassion and inauthenticity since you cant really be yourself with the person (after all, the person is not really seeing you for the totality of who you are, and is pushing you away whether they do so with the fight or flight). Therefore, you should always ask yourself, what is my goal in putting this person at ease?Be clear in your own mind about how you plan to proceed with this relationship and why youve decided to do so. Its also important to note and document instances that concern you, especially any that could put you at risk in any way, such as damaging your professional reputation. If you detect that this person is circulating incorrect information or publically questioning your competence, it may be in your best interest to give your manager a heads up. Note dates and times when instances took place and include a list of other staff people who were present. If you decide to move forward in your efforts to win over your difficult colleague, Luiz advises The way to neutralize a situation where someone feels threatened by you is to humanize yourself. Translation talk about vulnerabilities such as food allergies, the pressure to do too much with a busy household, grief because a family member died, or even honesty about a failure. In other words, painting yourself as a person who also struggles and has difficulties can change a persons feelings who may otherwise feel threatened because they put you on a pedestal. But know that if you take this route you need a clear sense of your own boundaries. You dont want the project o f humanizing yourself to give your colleague fodder for further mistreatment. Luiz explains Humanizing yourself may not work if a person wants to seek revenge at the hands of feeling inadequate or threatened. When a person is seeking revenge, they dont want to humanize you, they want to put you down. If you discover that this is the case, then its important to be firm and clear in the boundaries you set. Luiz advises You have to put a stop to it by simply saying I dont like the way you are behaving towards me. There are many ways of saying that you dont like the behavior, such as please stop talking over me in meetings,. . . and otherwise setting up boundaries to protect yourself from destructive behavior. People who feel threatened and are seeking revenge are often engaging in unconscious behavior. A firm redirect can go far in putting a stop to how they are behaving.While you may be able to salvage the relationship, its more complicated when a supervisor or a higher-level professi onal is the one whos enacting this behavior. If thats the case, Luiz points out If the superior is determined to put down an underling, that underling is not in a geldschrank place. In this case, document and report to a leader you consider safe and to your HR colleagues. You deserve to feel safe and respected at your workplace. Theres no justification for mistreatment. If you endeavor to put your colleague at ease, its kind of you. It may reduce the weight of this hassle, but dont feel like you have to. Its not your role to make this work, its your colleagues responsibility to stop dragging his or her baggage to work.