Executive Summary: A toxic workplace is an organization that begin with the toxic employees of the provision. What can occur in a toxic workplace environment? Workplace bullying. Workplace violence. And, workplace incivility. Firstly, a workplace bullying can harm an individual physically or/and emotionally. Then, workplace violence. This action is done purposely by the oppressor; harassment, intimidation, or homicide. Lastly, workplace incivility that can be divided into three ways; interpersonal in nature, cyber incivility, and victimless. These unmannered actions can cause a traumatization to the victim, anxieties, or depression. Our workplaces today are receiving highly critical reviews, being called everything from “uncivil” to “toxic.”
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What consequence can these inappropriate actions have for the employees? Workplace bullying, violence, and incivility can result to depressions, anxieties, or trauma. These symptoms give the victim/s an eagerness to end their life as they believe that the pain that the toxic workplace created to them will be put to an end.
What can companies do to prevent a Toxic Workplace? What can companies do to prevent a toxic environment? Employers, managers, or supervisors should not avoid the wrongdoings of their employees instead they need to take actions and put an end to the issue. Why? Not only because that their company will be at risk but because that’s what a good leader do.
Two (2) examples of Toxic Workplace:
Bonnie Russell: Triumphing Over a Workplace Bully
"After my supervisor at a privately owned legal advertising firm put his hands on me in anger and shoved me out of his office, I called the police. In front of the entire sales crew, I began the conversation with, "I'd like to report an assault," and then supplied the details. The staff reacted quickly. Recognizing that I had the element of time and surprise on my side, it was my turn to be surprised when the CEO cut to the chase by asking me what it would take to cancel the call to the cops. I told him to fire the bully and he did immediately." (The Balance,
What consequence can these inappropriate actions have for the employees? Workplace bullying, violence, and incivility can result to depressions, anxieties, or trauma. These symptoms give the victim/s an eagerness to end their life as they believe that the pain that the toxic workplace created to them will be put to an end.
What can companies do to prevent a Toxic Workplace? What can companies do to prevent a toxic environment? Employers, managers, or supervisors should not avoid the wrongdoings of their employees instead they need to take actions and put an end to the issue. Why? Not only because that their company will be at risk but because that’s what a good leader do.
Two (2) examples of Toxic Workplace:
Bonnie Russell: Triumphing Over a Workplace Bully
"After my supervisor at a privately owned legal advertising firm put his hands on me in anger and shoved me out of his office, I called the police. In front of the entire sales crew, I began the conversation with, "I'd like to report an assault," and then supplied the details. The staff reacted quickly. Recognizing that I had the element of time and surprise on my side, it was my turn to be surprised when the CEO cut to the chase by asking me what it would take to cancel the call to the cops. I told him to fire the bully and he did immediately." (The Balance,