Out of the 30 days in a month, you're spending more than half of your time at work. That's some serious interaction with your co-workers. The majority of us also report to a boss or supervisor who oversees all your responsibilities and job functions. You were recruited because of confidence that the best candidate was chosen to get the work done in a timely and efficient manner. So what happens when you aren't up to par with company standards? Anita Bruzzese says that the moment your boss hires you, he/she has a huge investment in you. It's estimated to cost an employer about 50-200% of the person's annual salary in terms of lost experiences and abilities if an employee is replaced.

Sure, it's a win-win situation. The amount of success of each employee equals to the overall success of the company. Sometimes, though, we tend to forget or lose focus on these goals. The overload of work, stress from home and personal situations, or pure exhaustion can many times hinder one from pulling out the best product. What can both employees and employers do to find that perfect balance in order to avoid driving each other insane? Well, that's a question that doesn't seem to have an exact solution. There are ways, however, in which we can combat the distress between worker/boss relationships. Communication is the #1 focus that many companies need to address. Even if a comment or concern does not seem serious enough to put forth on the table, it's necessary to speak up about it. mediabistro.com also offers great in-house training programs that brush up on skills such as time management and improved production. So instead of pulling out your hair and giving up, suggest having group meetings to encourage hard work in the office. Better yet, hire an instructor for a quick house call.

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