How to Deal with Workplace Problems

 1. Decide how to respond to a conflicting situation.

While you do not always have control of a situation, you can still choose how to respond to others in order to help reduce work conflict and stress. By responding appropriately to a difficult situation, you can solve the problem that has caused so much tension and a stressful environment.

2. Maintain your professionalism

Avoid any kind of gossip and drama. Don't engage yourself into any conversation that involves backstabbing, negativity or rumours, as these can quickly spoil your reputation. Stay neutral in conflicts and avoid taking anyone's side. Remain calm and focus on constructive discussions. Be professional in your behaviour and attitude.

3. Create a positive and supportive network.

Build genuine relationships with office colleagues across all levels, including your juniors. Be a problem-solver. Focus on finding solutions instead of constantly complaining about everything. When others are helped by you, they will trust and respect you, co-operate with you and support your goals.

--Rumki Sen

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English Grammar Test - Fill in the blanks

Fill in the blanks with have, have had or had had.

1. I ........................... a headache since morning.

have

had

have had

had had

2. I ............................ a headache in the morning.

have

had

had had

3. I .......................... a headache. I don't want to go to the party.

have

had

have had

4. The Prime Minister ............................ discussions with the President.

has had

had have

have had

5. I ........................... several problems recently.

have had

have

had

6. The cat ............................ her kittens.

had

have had

have

has had

7. I ......................... any rest for days.

haven't had

haven't

don't have

8. She .......................... five children in six years.

has

has had

had has

9. I .......................... this car for ten years.

have had

had had

had

10. I ........................... enough of your impertinence.

have had

had

have

11. I ........................... that car for ten years before I sold it.

have had

had have

had had

12. I ............................... a call from my boss.

Please select 2 correct answers

have just had

just have

just had

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Source: https://www.englishgrammar.org

English Grammar Quiz

 English Grammar Quiz

1. I told my teacher that I _________ what she said.

 did not believe
 was not believing

2. I ________ the number 12 bus just down the road.

 could see
 was seeing

3. At the moment Maria ________ her homework, as she does every day.

 does
 is doing

4. The baby ________ 21 inches long.

 measures
 is measuring

5. Please be quiet. I ________ to the radio.

 listen
 am listening

6. Everything on the menu ________ delicious.

 tastes
 is tasting

7. Why ________ so selfish about this?

 are you
 are you being

8. Was he on time or was he ________ ?

 late
 being late

9. He told the police he'd only had a small drink and was ________ not to drive too fast.

 careful
 being careful

10. Is she always ________ with children and animals?

 so patient
 being so patient

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Source: EnglishClub