Toxic Work Culture: Impact on Employees and Organizations
Friday, 3 May 2024, 12:58
Understanding Toxic Work Culture
From toxic relationships to toxic positivity to toxic masculinity, ‘toxic’ has become a catch-all term for negative aspects in the workplace.
Cost of Toxic Culture
- 20% of American workers driven to leave their jobs, costing U.S. organizations $223 billion
The Great Resignation
- 50 million Americans left their jobs between 2020-2022
- Factors include salary, lack of advancement opportunities and disrespect
Spotting Toxicity
Signs of a toxic workplace include lack of productivity, negative attitudes to change, and issues with boundaries and trust among team members.
Checklist for Toxic Workplace
- 43% of workers fearful of disclosing mental health issues
- 77% report work-related stress, 31% facing emotional exhaustion
- 25% prefer not to engage with co-workers
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