When managers show abusive behavior towards employees, it often does not get addressed, both because the HR department and other managers don't listen to complaints over the manager, and also because the employees don't dare to come forward for fear of losing their job or facing further abuse. Read more »Investigation on managerial abuse and the importance of third parties
The founder of Vinnuhjálp, Sunna Arnardóttir, gives a lecture about incompetent managers and violent behavior in the workplace at Stjórnvísi on 13.04.2023 from 09:00-09:45 GMT. Read more »Incompetent managers and abusive behavior in the workplace - Lecture
Managers who use anything other than positive management practices run the risk of employees pointing out their shortcomings as managers. Many managers welcome suggestions about what can be done better, and use the employees' suggestions to improve themselves in their work. No manager is perfect with complete knowledge of good management practices, and it is therefore normal to receive occasional suggestions about behavior or incidents that could have been done better. Read more »Managerial silencing techniques
We will all say that we are against any kind of abuse. We all want to stand up for those who are being abused. We all want to live in a just world, where neither abuse nor injustice is tolerated. Unfortunately, we aren't active enough at letting our behavior reflect our words. Both in our daily lives, as well as in the labor market. This is something we have to change. Read more »Managerial abuse in the workplace
On 07.03.2023 Dagmál released an interview where the founder of Vinnuhjálp, Sunna Arnardóttir, dicussed incompetent manages and codependency in the workplace. The interview was conducted by Eggert Skúlason in Morgunblaðið's studio. Read more »Incompetent managers and codependency in the workplace - Interview
The founder of Vinnuhjálp, Sunna Arnardóttir, will hold a lecture on competent and incompetent managers and leaders for Dokkan on 10.03.2023 from 09:00 - 09:45 GMT. Read more »Competent and incompetent managers and leaders - Lecture
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 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?
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
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.
