. Left unchecked it can erode employee morale and contribute to burn out — even if you otherwise enjoy the work you do.Women are leaving the workforce in droves — and companies will suffer. Here are 5 urgent steps employers must take to help women succeed in the workplace.Shutting down passive aggressive patterns in the workplace can be tricky. It takes time and patience.
Deep down, your colleague's behavior is most likely driven by fear — fear of rejection, fear of missing out, fear of not being good enough. Recognizing their motivation helps you put their behavior in perspective, make space for a modicum ofWhile you may be irked by your colleague's criticisms or lack of follow-through, refuse to mirror their emotional tone. Don't nag or .
Consider ways you may be enabling the passive aggressive dynamic to stay in place as well: backhanded compliments, procrastinating on deliverables, saying "it's fine" when it's not. Tit for tat gets you nowhere. In fact, it backfires. Reacting to provocations only escalates conflict and gives the passive aggressive person the reward they want, keeping the bad behavior in place.