Navigating through difficult workplace phase

NAIROBI: Difficult phases at work may be occasioned by a number of factors such as civil strife, political instability, heightened competition, globalisation and reduced consumer demand, among others. Mergers and acquisitions are also quite common nowadays, as companies compete for a piece of the global market.

Such periods are usually stressful. The fear of losing a job during such times is real and employees may tend to get lost in endless worries and self-pity. If you are going through such a phase, avoid being in denial.