Jealousy can rear its ugly head just about anywhere, which means that the workplace is not off limits. It is very tough to co-habitate in any area with a large group of people, let alone contend with individuals that seem to have it out for you. “Haters.” “Mean Girls,” “The Brat Pack,” whichever name you use, can be hindrance to the progress of your career and they may even set traps for you to stumble into.
Don’t be blocked and don’t be knocked off your mark. It is normal to want to respond to negative behavior in anger or in similar ways, but you have to look at the big picture. Are these people worth losing your temper, possibly your job or even more, your integrity? Remember: Always allow your haters to be your motivators. Here are some ways on how to deal with enemies at work.
– Diffuse the situation. Do not allow yourself to get caught up in extra drama.
– Attempt to solve the problem i speaking with the individual. You may have the ability to speak logic into the person on a one-on-one basis.
– Let a supervisor know what is going on. In the event that things get out of control, you have notified a person of authority.
– File a grievance. Most companies have formal policies for incidents such as this. Look into your employee handbook to see what your options may be.
