I've come to the conclusion that within most workplaces, within the workforce, lurk organisational saboteurs. These are a group of people from all levels of an organisation who intentionally or unintentionally may: block organisational change; stifle initiative in others; do just what's needed in the job and no more; withhold information; refuse to learn to use new technology; mock others or constantly whine and whinge about how dreadful colleagues, managers, clients, suppliers or others are. They do considerable damage to an organisation. Their many actions, collectively, act like a sea anchor - slow workplace processes and progress and irritate the life out of their colleagues. Some solutions? Saboteurs need to be clearly identified and their actions named for what they are. The powers that be need a zero tolerance approach to damaging actions and disgruntled employees and help them move on. They aren't needed in organisations that are trying to survive and thrive in these taxing economic times.