New Survey Finds Rise In 'Childish Workplace Behaviors'

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A new survey has found an unusual trend in office etiquette.

The study, conducted by job search website Career Builder, found rise of "childish workplace behaviors."

The found more than three-quarters of employees polled said they've witnessed some type of childish behavior.

Fifty-five percent said they've dealt with whining, and 46 percent have watched other employees openly pout when things didn't go their way.

Around a third said they deal with office cliques, as well as rumors being spread about co-workers and other employees being targeted for pranks.