February 2023

Codependency in the workplace

by Vinnuhjálp
5 min read

Codependency in the workplace is an issue that general employees and managers need to be aware of. The definition of codependency according to Psychology Today is; imbalance in a relationship, where one person sacrifices their own needs and well-being for the sake of the other. It is often a matter of communication between two (or more) individuals, where the "victim behavior" is used to justify, or correct the damaging behavior of the other individual. Said damaging behavior can range from showing immaturity, irresponsibility, underachievement, or simply clear signs of incompetence at work. Read more »Codependency in the workplace

The Root of the Public Sector's Problems: General Staff or Managers?

by Vinnuhjálp
7 min read

The Association of Employers in Iceland held an open meeting on February 9th, 2023, where a report made by Intellecon, entitled "Isn't it best to work for the state?" was discussed. Since then discussions regarding overstaffing in the public sector, increased labor costs which public institutions are battling due to number of employees, and whether public employees enjoy too much legal protection in their work has been rampant in Icelandic society. Media outlets have been riddled with articles and interviews regarding the statistics the report gives, and whether the report is justified. But in all of this, it has been omitted to point out that the report is not tackling a problem, but only a possible manifestation of a problem. Read more »The Root of the Public Sector's Problems: General Staff or Managers?

Managerial abuse towards general employees

by Vinnuhjálp
12 min read

There are many forms of abuse in the labor market. It exists among general staff, from general staff to managers, and from managers to general staff. Abuse between general employees, and from general employees to managers, is usually tackled immediately by managers or human resources departments when reports of such occur. But what about abusive behavior which managers show towards general employees? Read more »Managerial abuse towards general employees

Incompetent managers: Their manifestations and solutions for general employees

by Vinnuhjálp
9 min read

Managerial incompetence can have dire consequences for employers and subsequently all employees.
It is important for general staff to develop themselves and know how they can intervene to the inability of certain managers to maintain a positive workplace culture, good morale, and a constructive work environment at their employer.