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If the employee is not productive then you can have a performance discussion to understand what went wrong.

I have a colleague who is really loud and likes to dominate conversations. In meetings, he quickly picks up other people’s ideas and rephrases them as his own. Our bosses seem not to mind his...

If you were at an inappropriate place, all you can do is acknowledge your mistake and promise it will not happen again.

Each year, you should aim to learn at least one new skill, for your personal development.

If the issues are systemic, the solution is not more staff. The root cause must be addressed.

Hearing about your achievement and progress from your supervisor is reassuring.

Where possible, enlist the help of your colleagues to gather useful feedback that will create a suitable workplace for all.

It would seem fair that all individuals in a given role should earn the same pay, but the reality is that differences exist in pay.

Given the high-strung tone and relentless pace in many workplaces, applied suitably, fun can be a useful tool for cathartic release.

If your colleague is performing well, does not breach your office dress code, and continues to nurture reasonable relationships allow him the latitude to indulge his iconoclastic inclinations.