How to Work With an Employee With a Bad Attitude
Fellow employees who have bad attitudes can make things very unpleasant at work. If you work side by side, it can be very frustrating and irritating. To hear someone constantly complain about working conditions, the government, or whatever subject is the flavor of the month can affect productivity and morale. Ignoring the employee could only make it worse. A better option may be to confront the issue.
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Things You'll Need
- Specific examples of a bad attitude
- Resources such as articles and books on the subject of a bad attitude
- A friend or significant other for role-play and feedback
- A private meeting off site
Instructions
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How to Work With a Fellow Employee With a Bad Attitude
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Focus on uplifting subjects that demonstrate a positive attitude. If your co-worker becomes negative, ignore the comments or address them with a more appropriate response.
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Do not reward the bad attitude by feeding into the conversation or agreeing with your co-worker. Remain as neutral as possible or ignore the behavior completely to avoid disruptive conflict.
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Research good resources to see how professionals recommend addressing the situation. Role-play your intended message with someone you trust to receive feedback on your presentation.
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Invite your co-worker to lunch and present your concerns. Stay with the feelings about the bad attitude and how it affects you and your work.
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Depending on the response, offer your ideas on how the two of you can improve your work environment with positive vibes. Give the suggestions a chance to work.
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Tips & Warnings
Focus on the behavior, not the character of your co-worker.
Let your co-worker know you want to help.
Find positive things to say about your co-worker.
If the co-worker is very angry and hostile, you may need to speak to a manager.
