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This behaviour results from passive (negative) leadership. A teamleader should be positive and empower employees. In your case the only thing you can do just be better than the others in work performance, discipline and attendance. The day will come that all your positive actions will change the attitude of your colleagues or you will be promoted. Good luck in your career.
Once you come to know they are back biting keep them away or else let them know you learnt what they do, as you can give a clear chance for them to change their behaviour or else keep them away who wants to hurt you as they cant be called "Aquaintances"
first of all how can you have as an a quaintances that you know are back-biting.,the reason they are biting is that they know you too well and know you will not do anything about it. would you ever feed your hand inside a lions mouth even if it he or it was your pet???
loose them it is better, energy drainers and back-biters will always be what they are they will hold you back,hurt you and put you in a negative mood soon.
After many Years experience in Family, Neighbourhood, Class Rooms & then in Job; I have learnt only two things: