Workplace Negativity: When Venting Turns Toxic

Every workplace has its moments of stress, frustration, and the occasional rant by the coffee machine - but when negativity becomes constant, it can start to affect morale, productivity, and even relationships between colleagues.   

    At the same time, workplaces where people pretend everything is “fine” all the time can also become frustrating, especially when genuine issues are ignored or brushed aside.   

   So how do you strike the right balance between being honest about problems at work without creating a toxic atmosphere? Careers coach Angela Burke joins Valerie.