The Quality of Being Honest

HR is torn between two masters.  The first master is the employer who controls your job, your career and that much desired paycheck.  The second master is the multitude of state, federal and local laws that govern employment actions.

What happens when there is a conflict between the two?  HR, with knowledge in hand, has the dilemma of "should I tell you what you WANT to hear, or what you NEED to hear?"  Hopefully you will go with the latter action and not be silenced by the fear of the internal consequences of your honesty.  But if you're in an employment situation wherein you're dealing with a narcissistic boss, bring that Emotional Intelligence into play.  

• Have a game plan as to how you'll communicate with him/her.  
• Frame your communication so that it meets the facts equally well, but paves the way for the most positive communication.  

Always operate in a professional and ethical manner within the workforce, regardless of whatever situation you're faced with.