Human emotions come in many shapes and forms. Some, like sadness and happiness, are rather easy to explain. Others, like guilt, pride, and shame, are a great deal more complex. They have in common ...

We've all likely encountered negative people in our workplaces—those who consistently criticize but rarely contribute constructively. The ripple effects of their negativity can profoundly impact team ...

While many of us spend a lot of time noticing and being irked by coworkers' bad behavior, it's not as easy to admit when ...

What are your assumptions about difficult people at work? Considering their possible motivations can change your perspective.

Cases of antisocial, deviant, or even criminal behavior at work have been hitting the headlines. Just to mention some example, there was the case of a man in the UK who repeatedly sprayed company’s ...

Work is bad enough without having to deal with the inevitable encounters with negative people who sap your energy and block productivity. Research from Michigan State University shows that ...

We all know that toxic workplaces cause harm. Burnout, exhaustion, mental health issues, physical health issues and, eventually, people leave the company in droves. Hiring/onboarding costs rise, and ...

Horrible bosses − the ones who lose their temper, shout at subordinates and berate their work − are bad for everyone. A team of researchers decided to find out why. Here’s what they found: Many toxic ...

The second article in this two-part series looks at how employees can best handle a toxic boss, and how employers can and should intervene if they spot trouble. Sadly, most people have worked under a ...