Are the vibes off in your office?

Work Vibes is a monthly advice column offering practical tips to help managers and teams make small daily habit changes that lead to a healthier workplace. 

Two Things You should do if you want to create change at your organization
Tanja Schroeder Tanja Schroeder

Two Things You should do if you want to create change at your organization

Dear Tanja, 

We have a high level of turnover at my organization. It’s disruptive because things fall through the cracks, we aren’t meeting our deliverables, and the team morale is low. I spend my free time trying to figure out how to retain employees. I’m exhausted, but I love my job. I do not want to quit, even though most of my friends tell me to start looking for a new job. Am I being stubborn? Is there anything you can recommend for me to find a moment of peace and be a force of change?

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Three Steps To Take When Considering a Temporary Offer
Tanja Schroeder Tanja Schroeder

Three Steps To Take When Considering a Temporary Offer

Dear Tanja,

I’m being asked to fill in temporarily for a management role. I’m qualified, and I’m ready for the opportunity, but a little discouraged that the company is posting the position externally. If I say no to stepping in temporarily, I might not be considered for the role. But if I step in and they hire someone else, I’ll be even more disappointed. I don’t want to set myself up for a letdown. How should I handle this so that I am not bitter about it later?

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