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For me, i would like to recommend employees to share their opinions and problems to other workers. So that, they will be more understandable and have a open minded in working. They also need to give a best ability to a company and improve their working style at a workplace to maintain their perfomance. I also recommend leader to be a dicipline employee to inspire other workers be more confident and excited to work in team at a workplace

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In my opinion, the types in toxic environment at a workplace is have a bad communication. The employees may be does not have a good communication with other workers. They mostly like to keep their opinion and do not want to share their problems to others. On the other hand, the type in toxic environment at a workplace is have a unmotivated co-workers. This unmotivated co-workers is when they do not want ti give the best of their ability and it gives a poor perfomance in a company. Lastly, poor leadership is also one of the type toxic environment in a workplace. Poor leadership is unable to inspire their teams. They may be have impatient in their communication style.

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In my opinion, the causes of a toxic environment at a workplace is unclear communication with colleagues. They neeed to have a clear communication from colleagues and they need leaders or manager who will listen to their concerns and to guide them to express themselves. Next, inconsistent expectations. It can change abruptly or in last minute work and usually without any support from  colleagues. This can make colleagues feel laid of workers, confused and frustrated. Lastly, rampant bullies and cliques. It can cause decreases your employees sense of physiological and can lead to significant problems like reduces self-confidence and  reduces your personal health like underweight, high blood pressure and can cause a cancer.

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Toxic environment at a workplace is one when he or she are edge by other emloyee . The environment in the workplace become tense and there a lot of pressure when to have a perfect perform. They can feel that they have to  be perfect all the time and they don't have to make a single mistake , if they make a mistake possibility they will lose their job or get passed over for a  promotions.

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The recommendations i would like to share is avoid office gossip. It is such a good suggestions to whom are always busybody. We should try to avoid speaking about people's personal lives, intimate relationships or social status at work and others. Also, if someone want to gossip about another person, you should ignore them and tell them that u dont want to join. So that you can only focus on your work peacefully.

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In general,toxic environment is an environment where negativity,bullying and antagonistic behavior is the norm. Employees are stressed,communication is limited and people are rewarded for unethical,harmful or nasty attitudes and actions.

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Hello madam. My name is Natasha Umairah binti mohd Hairul from DAT 1A. My matrix number is 06DAT23F1093. I would like to respond a topic about what types of toxic environment at a workplace.

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I would like to share the effects of working in a toxic workplace is stress. It's caused by either long hours at work or have a lot of work. Other than that, they will have low morale value. This is because they lack trust or there is no culture of trusting someone so that employees no longer want to work with them. Trust is important for a positive company culture. Lastly is depression. It is because when working in a toxic work environment worsens your mental health until you become depressed. Constant negativity makes it impossible for a person to create positive feelings to associate with our work or environment.

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The recommendations that i would like to give is always have an effective communication. It can help to boost employee morale. In conclusion, communication is the key for the team to be a better team at collaboration and cooperation.

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Toxic environment at a workplace is make employees feel punished, rejected, guilty and humiliated. Employees find it difficult to work in this environment because of the negative behaviors from management and co-workers.

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In my opinion, one of the solution for toxic environment at a workplace is always be positive. It benefits for both individual with the attitude and their working environment. Other than that is self improvement. Which is you need to set personal boundaries. It can help you to protect yourself from the negative influences of the toxic environment. Lastly, taking a frequent break. This can help the person to increase their productivity and can increase job satisfaction.

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A toxic workplace environment when there are manipulative employees. It is because they often deceive and humiliate us for their own interest. Other than that, a toxic work environment will tire a person mentally and physically.

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Hello Madam,My name is Fisya Insyirah Binti Mohamad Sham from class DAT1A. My matric number is 06DAT23F1038.Now I would like to respond about what is the effect of Toxic environment at a workplace.

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Below I will share five signs I experienced in my department that I exhibited as toxic and the reasons it led me to leave.

Poor communication - This can translate to the lack of clear and/or transparent communication between one person and another. In my experience, I often times had to revert back to my manager when they would provide vague answers to questions I would ask about a case. On other occasions, my manager would say one thing in an email and then do another. This would disrupt the whole flow of the process and cause more confusion amongst the team.

Excessive Micromanagement - According to Coursera, "micromanagement is managing a team extremely closely, engaging in excessive monitoring of staff, and attempting to control processes and workflow without allowing autonomy or a say in decisions." While I can understand that micromanagement is not meant to cause harm, in my experience it devalued me as a worker and made me feel unworthy and incapable of doing anything. Whenever we had a new case or any problem that would arise, my manager and I would create a plan to best tackle the situation. Each plan we created usually involved following a process we had created a year or so prior so I was comfortable and understood what I had to do on my end. However, the plan we had was out the window and my manager wanted to oversee and do every little task that I was doing. Let's keep in mind that I have been doing the same processes for over a year after we have worked on them. This made it unbearable to do work.

Unrealistic Expectations - This can translate to setting unattainable deadlines for work. In my experience, my manager would always like to set unrealistic deadlines for any work or project to be completed. For example, they would sometimes want PowerPoint edits completed in 30 minutes or videos edited in less than an hour. Although these can be feasible, there are a lot of factors that came into play such as the amount of edits that made it near impossible to meet these deadlines. I did try my best to come to them and explain the process of producing good quality work such as getting things to me earlier so that I am able to work on them but even though they would consider it, it made no difference.

Lack of Support from Management - This translates to not being provided with adequate resources and tools to get the job done. In my experience, the last resource in the toolbox that I went to when I had no other place to look was my manager. I always did my best to search all other platforms, FAQs, and books we had before reaching out to my manager for help because I knew how booked their calendar was and I wanted to be considerate of their time. However, when it came time to reach out to them, I was gifted with more questions than answers. I understand that they may not know it all but I found it very alarming for them to advise me to go back and research, provide them with some answers that I was not 100% sure about, and notice them use that information as fact without checking my work.

Lack of Work-Life Balance - This translates to workers not having the ability to enjoy the perks of their time off because of their busy workload. From my experience, there have been many occasions where I have been put in a tough position of when is it appropriate to say no to my manager. On various occasions, they would schedule calls while I was out of the office and even though I would say yes that I was available, I made sure to let them know ahead of time when I would be out of the office and even added the dates to their Outlook calendar. Although I did have the right to say no, I felt that it was very inconsiderate of my manager to schedule these calls when they would know about the dates I would be out of the office beforehand.

There are a multitude of reasons that can contribute to a toxic work environment. These are the five main signs I experienced in my department and they are the main reasons why I left my latest job. I felt that I could no longer put my mental and physical health at risk anymore. I gained around 20 pounds, endured some terrible adult acne, and felt miserable in my position every day.

I remember offering recommendations to my manager to alleviate the situation but it was never received and if they were, my manager would go back to their old ways. Working with them was getting more stressful day-by-day and I just had to go.

Although this decision to leave was a scary one, I am glad I took it because I don't know how bad it could have gotten if I had stayed. As my mom always says, first you, second you, third you, and fourth is everyone else. In any position, you are easily replaceable, but your health is not. Your health is tremendously important and we shouldn't take it for granted

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I would like to recommend to build the trust with other colleagues. Trust is the main key to have a good relationship. Before get a trust with colleagues, we need to be reliable, honest and consistent in interaction and time. Avoid overpromising or underdeliver and admit mistakes when they happen. When we build trust with your colleagues, they more likely to trust and rely on we.

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MIT Sloan conducted research into the top predictors of attrition during the Great Resignation.

They found that workers were 10.4 times more likely to leave their jobs because of toxic work culture than to leave because of compensation.

This statistic shows employees value a healthy workplace environment more than they value their pay. And for good reason.

If the average full-time employee spends 40 hours a week at their job, toxic work culture is going to wear them down and lead to feelings of burnout and disengagement.

At worst, a toxic work culture could even compromise their physical and mental health. That's not to mention the financial burden of toxicity in the workplace.

Let us help you understand what factors contribute to a toxic workplace, the cost of toxicity in your organization, and how to combat a bad work culture to cultivate a work environment that puts your people first and saves your bottom line.

Understanding the signs of a toxic workplace is the first step toward remedying the problem.

While toxicity may not show itself in the same way in all workplaces, leaders should know these common factors.

Signs of a toxic workplace

Here are some signs that your workplace culture is toxic:

Low enthusiasm and negativity

Low employee morale can feed into a vicious cycle. Unhappy employees can seep negativity into the workplace, which then infects everyone else.

If you notice low enthusiasm among members of your team, it's important to get to the root of the issue.

Working with your team to understand the cause of their dissatisfaction can help you address their concerns and promote a happier, more productive workplace culture.

Role confusion and dysfunction

Uncertainty about roles and responsibilities can lead to workplace dysfunction.

Employees may experience anxiety over their supervisor's expectations when their roles aren't well-defined or clearly communicated.

In some cases, this can lead to conflicts between team members regarding who's responsible for what. Co-worker conflicts can lead to breakdowns in workplace relationships that ultimately damage your whole team.

Setting clear boundaries and expectations and communicating changes clearly can help you prevent this kind of dysfunction.

Chronic and excessive stress

Employees may experience excessive stress for many reasons.

Common contributors include being overworked, feeling uncertain about expectations, disagreeing with bosses or co-workers, or struggling with communication.

Fears of failure and difficulty communicating with team members and supervisors may cause chronic stress, which can eventually lead to employee burnout.

Pervasive office gossip

Gossip often flourishes in hostile work environments.

When employees talk about each other behind their backs, it can signify a negative style of communication that ultimately causes distrust, drama, distractions, and, in the worst cases, bullying.

Gossip becomes toxic when it hinders employees from communicating openly with each other, or turns malicious, such as when employees spread hurtful rumors about others.

High turnover rates

If you notice high turnover rates at your organization, it may be time to inspect your culture.

While employees leave companies for a variety of reasons, when your company constantly needs to replace staff, it could be a sign of problems with your workplace.

In fact, data from SHRM shows that one out of five employees have left their jobs in the last five years because of their workplace culture.

Causes of a toxic workplace

Toxic work cultures can stem from many factors, but here are a few common causes of toxicity in the workplace:

Poorly defined core values: A company without well-defined values can suffer from internal inconsistencies and a lack of brand identity. Promoting strong values gives employees a sense of belonging within a company, and an organizational identity to internalize and act on.

Inconsistent expectations: When expectations change abruptly or frequently without support, employees can feel disengaged, confused, and frustrated. Maintaining consistent expectations and providing support through changes reduces anxiety and encourages connection.

Unclear communication: Communication goes both ways. Employees need clear communication from their supervisors, and they need leaders who will listen to their concerns and encourage them to express themselves honestly.

Rampant bullies and cliques: Bullying is a real problem in the workplace, and it can decrease your employees' sense of psychological safety. Eventually, this can result in significant problems like reduced self-esteem, increased susceptibility to mental health symptoms, and higher rates of burnout.

Emphasis on outputs, not people: A workplace that cares more about its production than its people is likely to breed toxicity. Companies need to invest in the well-being of their people first.

The financial and human costs of a toxic work environment are too high to ignore. Let's look at the hard costs of a toxic workplace, along with its intangible effects.

How does a toxic work environment affect a company as a whole?

SHRM reports that turnover due to bad work cultures cost American businesses $223 billion in the last five years.

Further, data from WorkHuman's the Human Workplace Index (HWI) helps to contextualize turnover rates during the Great Resignation, which shaped the landscape of corporate and industrial America during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

In particular, the Great Resignation refers to a mass exodus of employees who left their jobs during the pandemic.

According to a recent HWI survey, 34% of survey participants voluntarily left their jobs during the pandemic.

Of that 34%, as many as 28% cited mental health and a toxic workplace culture as their reason for leaving.

This data shows that toxic work cultures contribute to a significant portion of worker turnover, which in turn costs businesses an exorbitant amount of money.

And that's just turnover. It's harder to measure just how much companies lose when toxic work cultures prevent their employees from maximizing their productivity.

What we know is that pervasive feelings of stress, burnout, and fatigue have a negative impact on worker productivity, while cultivating a positive work culture is important for improving wellness and driving performance.

What are the effects of toxicity in the workplace?

The effects of toxicity in the workplace are numerous. To name a few:

Reduced employee engagement

Higher rates of burnout

Greater rates of absenteeism and turnover

Decreased feelings of psychological safety in employees

More symptoms of depression and anxiety in employees

Pervasive feelings of negativity

More company expenses

Increased interpersonal conflicts

Fortunately, there are actionable steps you can take to prevent and reduce toxicity in your workplace culture.

As an HR professional, you can use these tips to fix, deal with, or avoid a toxic workplace culture.

Put your people first

At the end of the day, it's your people who keep your company running.

If they don't have the resources they need to thrive, they can't. Your first step to fostering a positive workplace culture is to learn about your employees and their needs.

This means creating opportunities to have meaningful, honest conversations with the people at your company.

Ask them about current barriers keeping them from doing their best work and involve them in brainstorming solutions that address their specific needs.

Set a precedent of open and honest communication through wellness surveys or soliciting other forms of feedback.

Role model expectations

Ensure your leaders do their part to uphold your company's work culture.

This means developing a strong, consistent internal culture that all leaders follow. You may even create formal guidelines to help them standardize their approach to promoting positivity at your company.

If needed, consider providing training opportunities to teach leaders about toxic workplace cultures and how to prevent them.

Hire the right people

While fixing your company's culture starts at the top, don't forget to look at who you hire at all levels of your organization.

In some cases, attitude may even be more important than skill set when choosing the right employees for your team.

While employees can learn skills that help them do their jobs, it's harder to train someone out of their toxic behaviors.

Picking employees who have positive, team-oriented attitudes and strong communication skills can help you staff your organization with people who resist toxicity.

If you find yourself choosing the wrong people over and over again, look at your hiring process.

Evaluate where you're sourcing your employees and what strategies you're using during the hiring process to filter out candidates with toxic tendencies.

Recognize and reward

To combat a toxic workplace culture, find ways to practice gratitude daily.

Simple gestures like thanking your employees for their work can go a long way.

Recognizing successes, both personal and professional, can make your team feel appreciated and foster a greater sense of belonging.

Employees who feel like their company values their effort are likely to feel happier, which can improve workplace attitudes and contribute to a culture of celebration rather than toxic competition.

You can also encourage peer-to-peer recognition, which prompts members of a team to praise each other to build a stronger workplace community.

Another way to show gratitude is through rewarding positive behaviors.

Cash bonuses, extra time off, or small prizes like gift cards and snacks can demonstrate appreciation for a job well done.

Don't wait for a special occasion to show gratitude. Make it an intrinsic aspect of your company's culture.

Here are the answers to some additional frequently asked questions about toxic work cultures.

How does a bad work environment affect employees?

A bad work environment affects employees by making them feel demoralized and disengaged. It can lead to excessive stress, fatigue, depression and anxiety, and even feelings of burnout.

Employees in a toxic work environment may feel unmotivated, which can decrease their productivity. They may have a harder time engaging with others and communicating openly about their needs and boundaries.

What qualifies as a toxic work environment?

There's no formal classification system that qualifies a work environment as toxic. Ultimately, it's up to the people in that environment to determine whether it's healthy for them.

In general, toxic environments are ones where internal conflicts prevent individuals from fulfilling their responsibilities or otherwise keep them from enjoying life and achieving the goals they define for themselves.

What are the signs of a toxic employee?

These may be signs of a toxic employee:

Shows entitlement beyond what's earned

Demonstrates aggression toward others

Deploys passive-aggression and defensiveness

Holds values that don't align with the company's

Acts selfishly

Is unwilling to listen

Refuses to accept criticism

Gossips and creates drama

Takes credit for the work of others

A toxic work culture can hold your organization back from achieving its goals.

Not only can it lead to high rates of turnover and reduced employee productivity that hurts your bottom line, but it's a human-centered problem that can actively harm the people at your company.

Don't let a toxic work culture keep you from putting your people first.

Use WorkHuman's Social Recognition tools to help you solve your culture problems and build the people-first workplace your employees deserve.

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