WHEN YOU'RE STUCK MANAGING THE OFFICE LITIGATION TEAM (BUT IT’S JUST ONE EMPLOYEE)

Victoria Purser
Jun 6
2 min read

You know the one I’m talking about.

When every conversation turns into a courtroom drama—and you're the one stuck cleaning up the mess. It's not just conflict. It's a cycle. Let’s break it. — When every conversation turns into a courtroom drama, and you're the one stuck cleaning up the mess. It's not just conflict, it's a cycle. Let’s break it.

The employee who turns every policy conversation into a cross-examination.

Who debates PTO guidelines like it’s a Supreme Court case.

Who can’t just do the work without filing an emotional appeal first.

You send an email? They reply with a five-paragraph rebuttal.

You make a decision? They demand “context.”

You bring receipts? They bring smoke.

And somehow you end up feeling like the one who’s out of line, for expecting professionalism at work.

🧠 THE REAL PROBLEM

Let’s get clear. This isn’t just about one “difficult” employee.

It’s about the cost of tolerating constant emotional ping-pong in the name of being fair, being understanding, being a “good HR.”

You waste time writing the perfect Slack message just to avoid triggering a 40-minute sidebar.

You play peacemaker so often, your actual job is on the back burner.

You’re navigating landmines daily—and wondering why you’re so damn tired.

Here’s the truth no one says out loud: Chronic workplace conflict doesn’t just break your flow—it breaks your authority.

And the usual advice?

“Just talk it out.”“Have a boundary.”“Stay professional.”

Cute. But ineffective.

SO WHAT ACTUALLY WORKS?⚔️

We’re not doing TED Talks. We’re doing tactics.

On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 1:00 PM EDT, HRLearns is bringing in one of my favorite HR truth-tellers, Brenda Neckvatal, for a 90-minute HRLearns™ workshop that slices through the chaos.

How to Deal with Employees Who Love to Argue and Debate Everything is built for pros who’ve had enough. We’re talking real-world scripts, psychological strategy, and power tools that don’t just end arguments—they end drama cycles.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

Language that disarms without deflating your authority
Tools for redirecting emotional spirals back to logic
Clarity on when to escalate, exit, or stand firm—and how to do it with composure
And yes, exactly what to say when “nice” stops working

Bonus: Live hot seat. Bring your worst-case scenario. We’ll untangle it.