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By
Diane Forrest
Today's work environment can be very stressful. Talks of lay-offs, downsizing, long hours and
work overload can make things very tense.
Today is a day to help ease those tensions and work stress. Today is Hug Your Boss Day. You shouldn't hug your boss in a creepy,
sexual harassment sort of way, but just a nice friendly way to show that you
appreciate your boss, and support his or her decisions, or most of them anyway.
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One thing to determine is whether or not you have a good
relationship with your boss. The
following questions will help with that decision:
- Does your boss trust you?
- Do you trust your boss?
- Do you share personal stories and weekend activities?
- Do you work well with your boss? Are you productive?
- Do you know where you stand with your boss?
- Do you work towards the same goals?
- Do you socialize together?
- Can you speak to your boss openly about problems you have at work?
- Can you tell your boss a joke or funny story?
- Do you feel like you are both on the same side?
If you have determined that your relationship with your
boss is not what you would like it to be.
Give a hug. Think of ways you can
make your relationship better and more productive in the work arena. Some ideas include:
- Understand the differences
- Be true to your word, Do the things you say you are going to
- Share not only the bad news with your boss, but also the good and positive news
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Here are some suggestions of things to never say to your
boss from the NHYBD website:
- Only 10 minutes to go!
- Be my friend on Facebook
- I don’t get paid enough for this
- I got so wasted last night
- That is not in my job description
- Does it matter if I don’t finish this
- It was not my fault!
- How much money do you earn?
- Yeah, Whatever!
- I hate this company and I want to leave
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So
today, on Hug your boss day, lighten the tension and give your boss a hug!
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