“From the Absurd to the Outrageous: The 60 Most Unforgettable ‘What Were They Thinking?’ Moments in the Workplace!”

"From the Absurd to the Outrageous: The 60 Most Unforgettable 'What Were They Thinking?' Moments in the Workplace!"
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Unethical or immoral behavior should never be accepted,” warns Hyken. “In some cases, it may be ‘legal’ but that doesn’t mean it’s acceptable behavior.

Cranking up Trumps inauguration speech on 100% volume on your PC….like multiple people.

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Two people in matching silver outfits standing together, displaying unprofessional work attire. When my creepy senior citizen coworker said in his best Austin Powers voice “Do I make you horny?”

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“Unprofessional behavior isn’t always loud and obvious. Sometimes, it can be more insidious,” Chan told Bored Panda. “It’s obviously unprofessional when there’s a person who’s blatantly rude or constantly interrupts during meetings, but sometimes it’s more subtle. There may be a coworker who gossips every chance they get or conveniently ‘forgets’ to credit a teammate for their idea. You might also come across someone who ignores emails until the last minute, all while leaving everyone else scrambling to pick up the slack.”

She adds that managers can be just as bad by playing favorites, dismissing concerns, or setting unclear expectations only to blame the team when things go wrong. “In the end, unprofessional behavior like this chips away trust and weakens teamwork,” cautions Chan.

“The way you treat someone is the way they will treat you and others,” adds Hyken. “This is especially important for leadership, who set an example of how fellow employees and customers should be treated.”

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One of my bosses who hadn’t seen in a long while greeted me and went for a hug then loudly said “come closer, you hadn’t been hugged by a man in a long time”. I was so shocked I said nothing.
I saw him again 5 months later and confronted him about it, he laughed and said “was I lying?”
I don’t know this man at all outside of work.

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Both Chan and Hyken say it’s important for managers to deal with unprofessionalism swiftly. “Rather than simply criticizing the behavior, offer examples of the right way to behave. Teach by example and set an expectation. When you notice a change, praise it,” suggests Hyken.

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