On a previous post, we discussed how negativity at the workplace could adversely affect productivity and how efforts such as providing employee incentives, incorporating positivity into the organizational culture, and treating employees fairly could help in dealing with workplace negativity. If you missed that post you could find it here.

In this post, we expound on communication, leadership and strategic framework as additional approaches to effectively deal with workplace negativity.

Communication

Open communication with employees can help any business. Workplace frustration and negativity can stem from employees not knowing what’s going on in the company. Communicate updates and changes to them to ensure that they feel involved. Any change that is appropriate to share with employees should be shared. Strive to keep an open-door policy so that employees feel they have someone to talk to when they need to. Set up weekly meetings with employees who suffer from workplace negativity.

Provide Appropriate Leadership and Strategic Framework

People want to feel as if they are part of something bigger than themselves. If they comprehend the direction, and their role in making the desired outcomes materialize, they can effectively contribute more. Your mission, vision, values and goals should be clearly explained.

HR professionals are equipped with a variety of tools to help promote a positive company culture and work environment. Still, negativity in the workplace is a mounting problem that can distress an entire organization. As an HR leader, it is important to recognize negative tendencies and immediately deal with the problem before it escalates into a bigger issue.