JOURNAL ARTICLE

Five Strategies to Help You Manage Resentment for a Colleague.

  • Published In: Harvard Business Review, 2025, v. 103. P. 78 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Smith, Dina Denham 3 of 3

Abstract

This article outlines five strategies for managing resentment of colleagues in the workplace, including identifying its root causes, shifting perspective, focusing on solutions, communicating constructively, and practicing forgiveness. According to the author, resentment is often triggered by perceptions of unfairness, unmet needs, or feeling undervalued. Left unaddressed, it can erode workplace relationships, reduce productivity, and harm both mental and physical health.

Additional Information

  • Source:Harvard Business Review. 2025/06, Vol. 103, p78
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Psychology
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0017-8012
  • Accession Number:186035184

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