The workplace is one of the most crucial of social arenas for people to thrive in because of the fact that this is the sort of thing that could potentially end up enabling them to enjoy well paying and satisfying careers. In spite of the fact that this is the case, passive aggressive behavior can be a huge hindrance to their success. It is something that usually can’t be reported to HR for fear of seeming overly sensitive, but it can nonetheless have a strong impact on how people feel at work.
A new survey by OnePoll conducted on behalf of Go1 has revealed that 69% of Americans now experience passive aggressive behavior in the workplace. With all of that having been said and now out of the way, it is important to note that 48% have reported that such behavior has become more frequent in the aftermath of Covid than might have been the case otherwise.
64% of workers who responded to this survey reported facing passive aggression at least once a week. About 16% of all workers said that they faced it every single day, but it is notably higher for women 19% of whom reported experiencing passive aggressive behavior whereas the numbers were at just 12% for men with all things having been considered and taken into account.
The most common type of passive aggressive behavior was that of talking behind someone’s back which was reported by 54% of survey respondents. 50% also reported complaints and resentment as a source of passive aggressiveness, while nearly as many or 49% to be precise said that they often face the silent treatment. Sarcasm and dishonesty are also frequently cited by workers with 42% and 37% respectively.
Interestingly, 68% of these survey respondents admitted to being passive aggressive themselves in the past. These sorts of things can happen when someone is stressed out at work, but it can come together to create a very hostile work environment. 51% of these incidents are caused by poor time management, so that is something that must be rectified moving forward.
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A new survey by OnePoll conducted on behalf of Go1 has revealed that 69% of Americans now experience passive aggressive behavior in the workplace. With all of that having been said and now out of the way, it is important to note that 48% have reported that such behavior has become more frequent in the aftermath of Covid than might have been the case otherwise.
64% of workers who responded to this survey reported facing passive aggression at least once a week. About 16% of all workers said that they faced it every single day, but it is notably higher for women 19% of whom reported experiencing passive aggressive behavior whereas the numbers were at just 12% for men with all things having been considered and taken into account.
The most common type of passive aggressive behavior was that of talking behind someone’s back which was reported by 54% of survey respondents. 50% also reported complaints and resentment as a source of passive aggressiveness, while nearly as many or 49% to be precise said that they often face the silent treatment. Sarcasm and dishonesty are also frequently cited by workers with 42% and 37% respectively.
Interestingly, 68% of these survey respondents admitted to being passive aggressive themselves in the past. These sorts of things can happen when someone is stressed out at work, but it can come together to create a very hostile work environment. 51% of these incidents are caused by poor time management, so that is something that must be rectified moving forward.
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