Complaining is something that most of us partake in at work, but it can have negative consequences. Two studies explore the right and wrong way to complain at work.

This makes your complaint much easier to deal with and also more likely to be resolved to your satisfaction. See our pages on Assertiveness to learn how to put your case forward, clearly and effectively. Rule 2: Threaten the company’s reputation. Effect

Question 5: So how do I complain to my manager? You must define the issue as a business problem, not a personal complaint. Otherwise, your manager may view it as a personality conflict. And bosses really hate dealing with personal employee squabbles! Supp