Table of contents : Title Page Copyright Page Contents How happy are you at work? Chapter 1: Handling office politics Step one: Watch for signs of office politics Step two: Ensure your own survival Step three: Discourage political behaviour Chapter 2: Coping with a difficult boss Step one: Consider the impact on your own health and happiness Step two: Understand your boss Step three: Compare the way you both perceive your role Step four: Understand yourself Step five: Remember the relationship is mutual Chapter 3: Dealing with bullying or harassment Step one: Understand the forms bullying can take Step two: Determine when the line has been crossed Step three: Maintain a non-bullying atmosphere Chapter 4: Dealing with discrimination against you Step one: Racial discrimination Step two: Sex discrimination Step three: Equal pay Step four: Sexual harassment Step five: Disability discrimination Step six: Ageism Step 7: Part-time workers Chapter 5: Preventing discrimination Step one: Educate your employees Step two: Implement the right procedures Step three: Define your policy Step 4: Define your procedures Step five: Know the rules Step six: Introduce new policies appropriately Step seven: Communicate Step eight: Enjoy the benefits Chapter 6: Managing addictive behaviour Step one: Spot the problem Symptoms of drug abuse Step two: Do not dismiss the situation Step three: Publish the policy Step four: Act sensitively Chapter 7: Managing poor performance Step one: Use performance management systems Step two: Define poor performance Conduct Capability/competence Step three: Follow disciplinary procedure Step four: Take preventative measures Step five: Monitor your own performance Chapter 8: Thinking around problems Step one: Identify the problem Step two: Gather data Step three: Think systematically SWOT analysis Decision trees Critical path analysis Mind maps Step four: Think creatively Brainstorming Questioning Six thinking hats Step five: Weigh up potential solutions Step six: Put the chosen solution into action Step seven: Measure success Where to find more help Index