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Complaining in the work place environment and how to combat its negative effects. Victor Smith July 4th 2011
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Everyone at some point in their lives and careers has complained about something or someone.  There are several basic questions that will be discussed and analyzed in an attempt to answer these issues
Since the dawn of time man has found many opportunities to complain about things in his daily life. I’m sure that Eve had plenty of ammunition to feed into her complaining weapon that was focused on Adam.
Is complaining contagious? No Whining Zone!
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How often during lunch did you gather around and discuss how ineffective they were at managing the shift or store?
If you have had more than one job than you most likely know what I’m talking about. It only takes one negative comment from someone and Shazam! The conversation lights up. ,[object Object]
Why do people complain? “People complain because they have an unmet need. They may want a social connection so they begin a conversation by complaining.” Women, Z. (2007, December 17). Why do people complain?. Retrieved from Http://crypto-cranium. Blogspot. Com/2007/12/why-do-people-complain. Html.
Is complaining harmful in the work place?
For most people a job is just that, a job and we spend a great deal of time at our jobs trying to make a living so that we can spend time away from work in our happy place.
Is complaining in the work place harmful? continued
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let’s be honest we don’t want to spend most of our time in a bad mood or listening to someone complain.
Especially, when it becomes repetitive and is not used in a constructive manner. “Negative complaint is a disease that can corrupt the mind. The more someone complains the more natural it is and the more cynical and jaded they become. In the end they see only the negativity in everything.” Muller , T. (2010, July 13). Complaining: counter-productive in the workplace? . Retrieved from Http://www. Complaintexpert. Co. Uk/complaining-counterproductive-workplace. Html.
Reasons why complaining in the work place is harmful
How much complaining is ok if any?
“One thing to consider is that those who complain end up having to be compliant more often anyway. That’s because complaints rarely offer a solution when bringing up the problem. Offering up solutions brings more opportunities” Vardy, M. (2011, March 15). Why complaining doesnt work. Retrieved from Http://workawesome. Com/career/why-complaining-doesnt-work/.
How can we make a positive effect in the work place?
Ways focus your complaints effectively. “unconstructive complaining is a tar-pit that can eventually trap even the sunniest, most optimistic person in a sticky hell of perpetual, ineffectual and often petty dissatisfaction from which people aren’t really seeking a way out.”  Kjerulf, A. (2006, August 31). How to complain constructively. Retrieved from Http://positivesharing. Com/2006/08/how-to-complain-constructively/.

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Victor smithslideshare

  • 1. Complaining in the work place environment and how to combat its negative effects. Victor Smith July 4th 2011
  • 3. Everyone at some point in their lives and careers has complained about something or someone. There are several basic questions that will be discussed and analyzed in an attempt to answer these issues
  • 4. Since the dawn of time man has found many opportunities to complain about things in his daily life. I’m sure that Eve had plenty of ammunition to feed into her complaining weapon that was focused on Adam.
  • 5. Is complaining contagious? No Whining Zone!
  • 6.
  • 7. How often during lunch did you gather around and discuss how ineffective they were at managing the shift or store?
  • 8.
  • 9. Why do people complain? “People complain because they have an unmet need. They may want a social connection so they begin a conversation by complaining.” Women, Z. (2007, December 17). Why do people complain?. Retrieved from Http://crypto-cranium. Blogspot. Com/2007/12/why-do-people-complain. Html.
  • 10.
  • 11. Is complaining harmful in the work place?
  • 12. For most people a job is just that, a job and we spend a great deal of time at our jobs trying to make a living so that we can spend time away from work in our happy place.
  • 13. Is complaining in the work place harmful? continued
  • 14.
  • 15. let’s be honest we don’t want to spend most of our time in a bad mood or listening to someone complain.
  • 16. Especially, when it becomes repetitive and is not used in a constructive manner. “Negative complaint is a disease that can corrupt the mind. The more someone complains the more natural it is and the more cynical and jaded they become. In the end they see only the negativity in everything.” Muller , T. (2010, July 13). Complaining: counter-productive in the workplace? . Retrieved from Http://www. Complaintexpert. Co. Uk/complaining-counterproductive-workplace. Html.
  • 17. Reasons why complaining in the work place is harmful
  • 18. How much complaining is ok if any?
  • 19. “One thing to consider is that those who complain end up having to be compliant more often anyway. That’s because complaints rarely offer a solution when bringing up the problem. Offering up solutions brings more opportunities” Vardy, M. (2011, March 15). Why complaining doesnt work. Retrieved from Http://workawesome. Com/career/why-complaining-doesnt-work/.
  • 20. How can we make a positive effect in the work place?
  • 21.
  • 22. Ways focus your complaints effectively. “unconstructive complaining is a tar-pit that can eventually trap even the sunniest, most optimistic person in a sticky hell of perpetual, ineffectual and often petty dissatisfaction from which people aren’t really seeking a way out.” Kjerulf, A. (2006, August 31). How to complain constructively. Retrieved from Http://positivesharing. Com/2006/08/how-to-complain-constructively/.
  • 23. Maintaining a positive work environment
  • 24.
  • 25. Despite the fact that complaining is highly contagious and very addictive. With mental effort and discipline we have the tools at our disposal to turn any negative work environment into a positive and healthy working relationship.