You can recognize the resentful co-worker from a mile away. Their negativity is all pervasive and is like a wall between them and others. Any attempts to reach out and build a bridge is met with hostility and conflict escalates. Such people don’t need coaching, they need counseling. From a therapist.<\/p>\n

Resentment is caused by inflexibility, a tendency to “live in the past,” and a lack of appreciation of the interdependence in the workplace. Resentful co-workers will hold a grudge long after the event has passed. They tend to be neurotic in interactions. Such people need help, and they need it fast.<\/p>\n

First look in the mirror. Are you resentful? If yes, that is where you need to start. Fix your resentment and show your co-workers how it is done. It is not necessary to be a saint in the workplace. If you need to escalate conflict do so strategically and use methods sanctioned by HR.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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