askST Jobs: My boss keeps making passive-aggressive remarks. How should I respond?

The Straits Times · Timothy Goh · 2026-11-01 21:00 UTC

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- Passive-aggressive remarks from bosses are hard to challenge because of the power gap and workplace hierarchy, says human resource experts.

- Employees should answer calmly with neutral questions, ask for direct feedback, and keep records if the remarks keep happening.

- If the behaviour becomes demeaning or part of wider mistreatment, raise it with HR or a senior manager, and seek help from the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices.

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