[header] How to manage negative employees [title] Ask your employees about their life outside of work. [step] A stressful home life, medical problems, or personal issues could be making them feel frustrated or sad. Check in periodically with your employees. 
Ask them thoughtful, open-ended questions about their lives to see what may be causing their negativity. [substeps] It's good to ask these questions in a casual setting, such as by the coffee machine or in the lunch room.