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The 5 Most Difficult Employees in the Office (and How to Deal With Them)

Updated 6/19/2020
The 5 Most Difficult Employees in the Office (and How to Deal With Them)
For those times when venting about them to your friends isn't enough.

Chances are you’ve dealt with your fair share of unsavory co-workers, employees, and bosses. And every time, you learn a little bit more about how to deal with the difficult scenarios they throw at you.

However, there are some types of problematic people who seem to pop up more than others, and after a while, you might be wondering if there are better ways to deal with those co-workers. You know, besides just complaining about them.

The infographic below shows five of the most toxic types of employees that exist and how to keep their problems from affecting you and your fellow co-workers.


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Lily Herman is a New York-based writer and editor. In recent months, her work has been featured in Teen Vogue, Glamour, Refinery29, Cosmopolitan, TIME, Newsweek, Fast Company, and Mashable. You can check out her website, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
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