Passive aggression in the workplace: How soft skills can overcome problematic behavior

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At a time when HR professionals and employers are facing challenges such as layoffs, quiet quitting and a potential recession, putting a check on employees’ sarcasm, or the snarky tone of an email, may not seem like a top priority — but it should be.

A recent survey of 2,000 workers by Go1 revealed a troubling trend: 70% of those surveyed said they experience passive-aggressive behavior in the workplace, with 64% saying they witness it at least once a week. A new issue? No, but the scope has changed. 


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