Miguel Said:

I am front of starting to write a report, but I cannot start work! How can I concentrate on it???

We Answered:

you're pre-occupied but presured to do the writing and probably writing is the least of your interest or the subject is not in your liking.
have at least a cup of coffee. Caffeine can help you. try to relax. focus. try to concentrate on the topic. then, everything will follow. :)

Willard Said:

two work associates have fabricated a written complaint about me how do I write a report defending myself?

We Answered:

1. Please make sure you don't use the words "witch hunt" or any words that sound like "they are out to get you" because your senior officer will not want to listen to it and will form a negative opinion as soon as she reads that. However, I am going to give you other ways and words to say it!

2. You can say "the emotional climate is getting progressively worse and you feel as if you are getting drawn into a whirlpool of useless anger and conflict".

3. I try to begin every work day with a positive attitude knowing that sometimes I am bound to have at least one disagreement. I am someone who tries to reduce workplace tension and increase cooperation because I realize anything other than this is a sure formula for low morale, poor performance, and excessive conflict.

4. I feel embittered both because of the untrue and nasty things people(mention the two employees by name here) are saying and doing. Almost as if they want to increase conflict rather than resolve it.

5. I also feel that they just want me to be compliant and are handling their disputes through this type of aggression. I find this insulting,demeaning, and intimidating. I would rather they negotiate with me whatever problems they have than to try and intimidate me. I try to treat others with respect and feel I deserve the same.

6. As I reflect upon some of the complaints raised against me I have come to realize that I could try a little harder in some areas or could have handled some situations a little different. Life is all about learning and changing. (use your own examples now of what they are actually complaining about). Maybe I should learn to speak up more and not be afraid to deal directly with important conflicts. Above all I think I should remind myself to not feel afraid or bad simply because I may happen to disagree with another.

7. I feel that this situation is spiralling out of control and I would like to seek some positive resolutions with the complaints brought against me. I will try to stay hopeful because I truly enjoy my job and just want to continue to be an employee you can be proud of.