The article 8-Easy-to Miss Signs Your Workplace is Toxic' (2019) implies if we work in a toxic workplace, one can often see apparent signs such as--lack of appreciation from your manager for the work you have done, minimal accountability for assignments, irritable boss, colleagues feeling bored and un-involved.
Sometimes though the signs of a toxic workplace are not as obvious--and are more subtle. Managers and bosses need to recognize these subtle signs, so something can be done immediately to tackle these issues.
Here are some examples:
You find out what people really think of decisions reached at the staff meeting--after the meeting. During the meeting almost everyone is silent. After the meeting colleagues huddle amongst themselves to really tell one another what they thought about the meeting.
Do you have a situation where your arrogant boss talks and talks about what needs to be done-and none of the staff members dare to interrupt him/her?
Boss only promotes certain people-and promotion is not based on background nor performance.
Do your colleagues talk about whether goals are being met, timelines are being observed--is there an underlying fear of failure and doom if we are not successful in keeping these goals? Or do people discuss collaboration on projects, teamwork and coaching one another?
Do you have people around you who don't smile, don't laugh, don't talk to one another inside and outside the office?
Do you find people who don't perform for the given project-basically don't put in any work for an assignment-- are not confronted?
Do you find nobody cares to ask for your input?
Do you know the vision for your workplace?
If you can identify with any of this - you're probably working in a toxic environment that could potentially become rife with workplace bullying. Let us open up our eyes and change our approach to our jobs.
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