The professional atmosphere of a typical workplace setting can inhibit the direct and honest expression of emotions such as anger and frustration. Yet even in the most business-like environments, ...

Seven in 10 Americans are facing unprecedented levels of passive aggression in the workplace, according to a new survey. The poll of 2,000 employed adults who have witnessed passive-aggressive ...

From hushed gossip at the water cooler to avoidance of direct conflict by way of emailed accusations, today’s workplace offers countless opportunities for passive-aggressive behavior. Passive ...

The majority of passive-aggressive work emails came to employees from their own co-workers, according to a new poll from Mailsuite. Altogether, 47.69 percent of Americans said they had received a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. How would you feel about saying phrases like “I need help with this project” or “I deserve a promotion” to a colleague or boss? If ...

A co-worker who doesn't pull their weight can be frustrating. But there is some comfort in knowing that more than likely, your bosses will catch on. A passive-aggressive co-worker uses specific ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ever found yourself hinting at what you truly mean instead of just coming out with it? You’re not alone. Many people struggle to ...

For many professionals, the majority of daily work communication happens through emails. Unfortunately, it can be hard to gauge someone's tone through a computer — and your emails could be coming off ...

Imagine asking a coworker to help you on a project, and although they agree, they suddenly "forget" whenever the deadline approaches. Or a friend saying "you look beautiful today, I barely recognized ...