Positivity at work

[KnittingSister]

I'm struggling with the negative atmosphere at work. A few colleagues are determined to be negative, picking fault at every opportunity, some staff are frightened of those who are likely to be angry.

I think we should support and uplift each other.

Any suggestions on how to encourage people to be more positive, kinder, more generous please? Or shall I just look for another job?

Thank you.

Hmm, when I started out in my current role I found myself in your position. Then over a short time I learned that the manager was bullying and mismanaging the team and they were totally demoralised. Is there maybe a back story to this you aren't aware of?

I don't know of any particular back story, but I'm not convinced that the manager sees any problem so while the manager won't address it then I think it's unlikely to get better

I'm afraid you're probably right; people aren't likely to change their ways.

Then I must look for another job

Thank you UserThenLotsOfNumbers

In my head I would think expecto patronum! And I would start looking for a new job as I cant bear negativity on such a wide scale.

Yes, a spell to ward off dementors, I think that covers it exactly, thank you redexpat I shall try that next time