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You will find a complete collection of articles published in the Vancouver Sun, Working Section since 2001.

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Domestic Violence At Work

Originally appeared on CBC Radio The Early Edition on Thursday, September 13th, 2012

Workplace Psychologist, Dr Jennifer Newman talks about what happens when intimate partner violence threatens the workplace.

 http://www.cbc.ca/earlyedition/worklife/2012/09/13/domestic-violence/

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Workplace Bullying

An Interview with Victor Scheuller Positively Empowered Radio

Workplace Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Newman talks about bullying in the workplace. Part 1 and 2

 Part 1:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/victorsch/2012/03/19/special-guest–jennifer-newman-of-bully-free-zonecom-1

Part 2:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/victorsch/2012/03/21/special-guest–jennifer-newman-part-2Read more

Powertrippers: CBC Radio The Early Edition 690 Audio

Originally appeared on CBC Radio The Early Edition on March 22nd, 2012

Workplace Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Newman talks about powertripping at work.

http://www.cbc.ca/earlyedition/worklife/2012/03/22/abuse-of-power-in-the-workplace/Read more

Backstabbing and Betrayal: CBC Radio The Early Edition 690 Audio

Originally appeared on CBC Radio The Early Edition on February 2nd, 2012

Workplace Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Newman talks about betrayal at work.

http://www.cbc.ca/earlyedition/worklife/2012/02/02/backstabbing-and-betrayal/Read more

Power Trippers

Originally appeared as "How To Deal With Powertrippers", March 31st, 2012 in The Vancouver Sun

It’s a workplace taboo.

The topic of power, is often swept under the office rug. Many eschew the idea that any differences in power, authority and responsibility exist at all. Rather, they prefer the idea that the workplace is democracy, … Read more

Too Sick To Work

Originally appeared as "Going To Work Sick Costs In Productivity", March 10th, 2012 in The Vancouver Sun

It’s flu season. Nasty bugs float freely through the office. Workers who succumb are faced with a hard choice. Do you bring your sniffles and sneezes to work, or call it quits and retire to the couch for a few … Read more

Fit Your Job

Originally appeared as "Employment Testing finds The Right Fit For The Job, February 25th, 2012 in The Vancouver Sun.

You’ve just applied for the perfect position, or you are up for promotion for the job of your dreams.

But, there’s a catch.

You have to do some psychological testing.

It is common to feel trepidation when faced with the … Read more

Incivility On The Rise

Originally appeared as "Common Courtesy Improves Workplace" on January 28th, 2012 in The Vancouver Sun

Workplace rudeness is rising.

It’s a subtle increase in poor manners at work–not exchanging greetings like, “hello” or “goodbye”, and failing to use please and thank you. It’s refusing to hold the elevator door for stragglers, or ignoring colleagues and … Read more

Office Chatterboxes

Originally appeared as "Here's How To Deal With The Office Motormouth", Saturday, November 19th, 2012 in The Vancouver Sun

Every office has one. The employee who makes you run for cover when he approaches.

It’s the office talker – the one who sees a conversation as a soliloquy and wastes untold amounts of your time with endless chatter, opinions, or … Read more

Make Moonlighting Work For You

Originally appeared October 22nd, 2011 in the Vancouver Sun as Moonlighting Has It's Good and Bad Sides

Money is tight.  You are barely making ends meet.

Considering taking on extra work – moonlighting – is inevitable when you are cash strapped. Those who moonlight aren’t trying to save for something fancy — it’s their retirement, the kid’s education … Read more