How do employees describe a toxic workplace?
According to Lauren Florko's article in Psychology Today entitled "Toxic Workplaces: A Survival Guide", employees describe a workplace environment as toxic when they feel disrespected, the culture is not inclusive, there is abuse, unethical practices and unhealthy competition.
What are the signs of a toxic work environment?
According to Kristen Fuller's article in Psychology Today entitled "How to Recognize a Toxic Work Environment and Get Out Alive", the 12 signs that determine you are in a toxic work environment are:
- The management team belittles you
- There is no correlation between management and company values
- Employees are unprofessional
- The managements team might be bullying the employees
- There is not work-life balance
- There are no career opportunities for elevation
- Your health is declining
- Work affects your personal life
- There is a culture of constantly complaining within the company
- No transparency on procedures etc.
- Inconsistency with procedures etc.
- You feel as if something is wrong
How can you survive toxic work environment?
According to Kristen Fuller's article in Psychology Today entitled "How to Recognize a Toxic Work Environment and Get Out Alive", the steps you can follow to survive toxic workplaces are:
- Set Boundaries i.e.
- take your lunch brakes without feeling guilty
- don't take work at home
- leave on time
- Don't share personal information with your colleagues
- Have friendships outside work
- Find coworkers you can support and support you
- Be nice to everyone
- Don't be loud
- Avoid any gossip
- Have hobbies that can get your mind off work (music, dance classes, gardening etc.)
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