Protecting Yourself at Work

We all have someone at work or home that can at times be  challenging or difficult. With the steady decline in union representation and effectiveness, most of us feel alone and powerless in our workplace struggles. The loss of a job is ranked as among the top five highest stressors, coming after the death of a loved one and divorce. Studies have shown that more heart attacks occur on Monday mornings between eight and nine a.m. than at any other time of the week. This phenomenon has been dubbed ”black Monday Syndrome.” The Japanese even have a name for death from overwork: karōshi.

Avoiding the stigma of a firing or the emotional trauma of a hostile work environment and turning it into an empowered and fulfilling work experience requires one to know how to navigate worklife with knowledge, skill, and confidence. I have counseled and represented hundreds of employees in conflicts with government agencies, major corporations, and small employers. Through litigation, I have dissected dysfunctional relationships at work and seen close up what went wrong.

What has become clear in today’s complex work environment is that every employee must become their own Human Resources expert that learns techniques to  take care of themselves at work. My Worklife Resources Project aims to provide you with the tools to not only survive at work, but to thrive.