Need advice quickly

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In a nutshell- having problems with colleagues at work - people below me that are being uncooperative regarding work . Also, a not very nice atmosphere has been created Chatted briefly to my manager at the end of last week and he didn’t ask me to send a follow up email but I think I’d like to as I can articulate things better in an email . I’ve drafted one but I’ve gone into a bit of detail- including that I had handed over a bit of work to someone and next thing I heard a comment ( although didn’t hear the content but when I returned a couple of seconds later the other 3 folks there were laughing) Trouble is I feel silly sending it as I feel as though I’m back at school but was really quite upset driving home
So do I just risk sounding silly and send the email anyway as it did and is upsetting me
I’m certain the laughter was regarding whatever the comment was and obviously I’ve explained more in the email of other situations regarding not getting cooperation at work Will I just send?
Thanks

I think you could send an email regarding any work that isn't done or not done appropriately, but snarky comments are something that you should deal with yourself as you are their manager.

You don't know what they were laughing at, though, do you? I don't think I'd mention that. It makes you sound defensive, which possibly isn't good for someone in a management position.

Once sent an email can't be taken back. If you have even a slight doubt don't send it. Wait until you have calmed down, then, if you feel that it is necessary to send the email, edit it, take all emotion out of it. Don't be a keyboard warrior, a good manager will take time to get the facts and then make a plan to address the situation calmly and effectively.

I think you need to come at this in a more professional way. If you are the manager and these people are not doing their jobs, you need to:

• demonstrate to them and your manager that they're not doing their jobs, by reference to their job descriptions
• Arrange training for those not doing their jobs, and who don't understand their job descriptions
• Request formal support and training from your manager to enable you to manage your team more effectively

I’m not actually their manager but have to give them work and am the role above them
I’m just so upset as I feel it’s a horrible atmosphere and although I’m above them feel pretty victimised as there are so many of them