I hate you

Working with someone you despise can be a negative and dispiriting experience. Some whining idiot, who always knows best and pores scorn on others' ideas, can destroy your positivity and productiveness. Rather than focusing on what you are meant to be doing, you waste time reining in, or giving vent to, your heightened emotions. But there is hope. Robert Sutton teaches management science at Stanford University and has written the books, Good Boss, Bad Boss and The No Asshole Rule. He says annoying colleagues are part of the human condition; "There are always other people, relatives, fellow commuters, neighbours or co-workers, who we are at risk of tangling with."

 What does NEC stand for?

NEC’s brand statement ‘Empowered by Innovation’ underpins the Group Vision of being a leading company leveraging the power of innovation to realise an information society friendly to humans and the earth. But, what is it like to work for NEC and what is the company culture? Luca Vanni (pictured), NEC's Head of HR across the EMEA region states: "Empowered by innovation represents what NEC looks for in our potential employees. We seek talented individuals who want to work in a multi- cultural environment, with high international exposure. People, who by building on their national and professional identities, are willing to broaden their knowledge of new technologies, markets industries, and cultures, Employees from countries, with a challenging spirit."