Alleviating Passive-Aggressiveness in the Workplace

June 29, 2011

Passive-aggressive behavior can obliterate even the most minuscule speck of camaraderie within a work environment.

To overcome this at Symantec, Janice Chaffin helped institute a new mantra when it comes to problem resolution. The change made drastic improvements in workplace communication, she says.

When an unhealthy atmosphere begins to form in the office, it’s important to immediately fix it. Left unattended, it can quickly spiral out of control. For more on alleviating passive-aggressiveness in the workplace, watch the video featuring Chaffin.