{"id":20313,"date":"2019-02-04T09:00:30","date_gmt":"2019-02-04T15:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.appreciationatwork.com\/?p=20313"},"modified":"2019-01-31T09:52:59","modified_gmt":"2019-01-31T15:52:59","slug":"5-signs-of-a-toxic-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appreciationatwork.com\/blog\/5-signs-of-a-toxic-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Signs of a Toxic Workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appreciationatwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Toxic-Workplace-Collage.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-20315 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.appreciationatwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Toxic-Workplace-Collage.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"408\" height=\"326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.appreciationatwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Toxic-Workplace-Collage.png 499w, https:\/\/www.appreciationatwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Toxic-Workplace-Collage-250x200.png 250w, https:\/\/www.appreciationatwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Toxic-Workplace-Collage-120x96.png 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px\" \/><\/a>From negative communication patterns to low morale, five indicators that your workplace is sapping your energy and mental health. Plus a new resource to help.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The 2018 Oxford Dictionary\u2019s Word of the Year: <a href=\"https:\/\/en.oxforddictionaries.com\/word-of-the-year\/word-of-the-year-2018\">TOXIC<\/a>.\u00a0 Not surprisingly, recent results from an anonymous survey found <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.teamblind.com\/index.php\/2018\/11\/28\/52-percent-of-tech-employees-believe-their-work-environment-is-toxic\/\">52% of employees report they believe their work environment to be toxic<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Is <u>your<\/u> workplace toxic? All workplaces have some challenges and negative characteristics, so it can be difficult to determine if your workplace has a normal amount of challenges, is seriously dysfunctional, or possibly really toxic. Here are five signs that will help you determine the degree to which your work environment may be dangerous to your mental health.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> UNHEALTHY COMMUNICATION PATTERNS<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>An initial sign of a dysfunctional, toxic workplace is that there are significant problems in communication, and often across multiple areas\u2013between employees and their supervisors, from management to supervisors, across departments, with suppliers, and even with customers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lack of communication: where employees actually find out about decisions made after they have been implemented<\/li>\n<li>Indirect communication: sending messages through others<\/li>\n<li>Withholding information<\/li>\n<li>Giving misleading information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Why is communication so key to a healthy organization? Because without effective communication, working together to accomplish the tasks of the organization is virtually impossible.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ARE NON-EXISTENT OR POORLY IMPLEMENTED<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Have you ever been a customer in a business where no one really seems to know what they are doing, or you get different answers to questions depending on who you ask, and eventually the employee just seems to say \u201cwhatever\u201d and does what they want? Then you\u2019ve experienced a company that has major problems with their policies and procedures being implemented.<\/p>\n<p>When a company\u2019s policies and procedures are not followed, chaos, inconsistency, and poor quality follow. Customers, vendors, and employees wind up hating having to deal with the company and its staff because of the frustration experienced.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> THE ORGANIZATION IS LED BY ONE (OR MORE) TOXIC LEADERS<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Whether toxic leaders create toxic workplaces or toxic workplaces are a magnet for toxic leaders is not completely clear\u2013in either case, the two usually go together. The hallmark characteristic of a toxic leader is their narcissism. They are \u201call about\u201d themselves. They view themselves as categorically brighter and more talented than anyone else around. As a result, they believe they are deserving of special treatment\u2013the rules that apply to everyone else really are beneath them.<\/p>\n<p>Toxic leaders consistently relate to others in a condescending manner, they take credit for others\u2019 successes, and they manipulate others to ensure that they look good. Trust and teamwork deteriorate in their areas; they have a high turnover rate in their department, and they will eventually destroy the health of the organization.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong> NEGATIVE COMMUNICATION PATTERNS<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>A toxic work environment exudes negative communication across the organization and in multiple forms; in fact, negativity becomes a defining characteristic of the organization.<\/p>\n<p>Grumbling and complaining by employees are ubiquitous\u2013staff can find something to complain about almost anytime. Next, sarcasm and cynicism show up, demonstrating an increasing lack of trust of the management and leadership, and turns into a low-level seething disgruntlement. Finally, making excuses and blaming others becomes widespread and commonplace; no one seems to be willing to accept responsibility for their decisions or actions.<\/p>\n<p>Eventually, team members either start to withdraw, stop interacting with others, or leave the organization.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong> YOUR PERSONAL LIFE IS AFFECTED NEGATIVELY ON MANY FRONTS<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>When a workplace is toxic, by definition, it is unhealthy and damaging to those who work there. Individuals who work in toxic work environments begin to see problems with their own personal health. This can include physical symptoms such as not being able to sleep, gaining weight, and having increased medical problems.<\/p>\n<p>Emotionally, they become more discouraged, which eventually can lead to depression. For some, they are more irritable, \u201ctouchy\u201d, and demonstrate problems managing their anger. Others experience anxiety and a general sense of dread when they think about work.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, you know your work is affecting you negatively when your friends and family start to make comments on \u201chow you\u2019ve changed\u201d, or \u201cyou seem stressed\u201d and \u201cmaybe you need to talk to someone.\u201d When your personal relationships are impacted, it is time to take a serious look at what is going on.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW Online Toxic Workplace training series<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We have developed a new and expanded individual video training program to address these issues: <strong><em>The Online Toxic Workplace Training Series<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0 We have five videos that can stand alone to address individual topics, or be combined with others to create training tailored to meet specific needs.\u00a0 Our retail price for these is $75 per training course.\u00a0 We are making them available at the introductory rate of $60 each. Get all 5 training courses for $300.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.appreciationatwork.com\/collections\/toxic-workplace-online-training\">Act now before this offer expires!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Intro Course: <em>Understanding What Makes Workplaces Toxic<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How bad is your workplace? Learn the major components of a toxic workplace and how to determine the severity.\u00a0 Discover the impact toxic workplaces can have on a person\u2019s daily life: the toll it can take on physical health, emotional health, and relationships.\u00a0 Includes a free code to take the <em>Ratings of Toxic Symptoms (ROTS)<\/em> scale so you can determine just how toxic your workplace is.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Sick Systems: The Foundation for Toxic Workplaces<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When the foundational structure of an organization is not built well (or not functioning well), unhealthy behaviors typically follow. We discuss the three main components that underlie a toxic work environment (poor communication, poor policies &amp; procedures, and lack of accountability), and practical action steps to be taken to make improvements.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Working for &amp; Surviving a Toxic Leader<a href=\"https:\/\/www.appreciationatwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/angry-boss.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-20316 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.appreciationatwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/angry-boss-700x552.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"291\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.appreciationatwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/angry-boss-700x552.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.appreciationatwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/angry-boss-250x197.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.appreciationatwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/angry-boss-768x606.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.appreciationatwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/angry-boss-120x95.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.appreciationatwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/angry-boss-800x631.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 291px) 100vw, 291px\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Are you working for a toxic leader?\u00a0 This course is designed to help you understand and deal with toxic leaders.\u00a0 We explain the top 10 characteristics of toxic leaders, share common reactions of people who work for a toxic leader, and discuss practical action steps for surviving working for a toxic leader.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Understanding &amp; Dealing with Dysfunctional Colleagues<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Do you work with people that are a challenge?\u00a0 This course explains the different ways someone can be dysfunctional and shares practical techniques to deal with them to help you maintain your own sanity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conclusion Course: <em>Steps for Rising Above a Toxic Workplace<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This final course in the Toxic Workplace Series provides insight and advice to help improve a negative work environment.\u00a0 Topics include how you might be contributing to a negative environment, practical steps for surviving a toxic workplace, and issues to consider when determining if you need to leave.<\/p>\n<p>We share insight and techniques that can make a positive difference in your workplace and your life!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>From Dr. Paul&#8230;\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Bad News &amp; Good News<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The &#8220;bad news&#8221; is that many, many workplace cultures continue to be seriously unhealthy (toxic?) &#8212; with seemingly little understanding from top level leaders why this is the case and what to do to improve their culture.\u00a0 One reason, I believe, is the presuppositions they approach the question &#8220;what is work?&#8221; with.\u00a0 Work is not just getting tasks done, and it is clearly not just &#8220;making money&#8221;.\u00a0 These views lead to a commoditization of employees &#8212; that they are just resources to be used to attain goals.<\/p>\n<p>The &#8220;good news&#8221; is that many, many workplaces &#8212; including large multinational corporations, large government agencies, and all kinds of businesses and organizations &#8212; are finding and starting to use our resources.\u00a0 They are being challenged to think about the<strong><em>\u00a0people<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0on their teams &#8212; and understand that we all have value, and are learning how to affirm employees through authentic appreciation.\u00a0 \u00a0 Good news indeed!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"From negative communication patterns to low morale, five indicators that your workplace is sapping your energy and mental health. 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