10 Signs your workplace culture is Toxic
- Company core values do not serve as the basis for how the organization functions.
- Employee suggestions are discarded. People are afraid to give honest feedback.
- Micromanaging -Little to no autonomy is given to employees in performing their jobs.
- Blaming and punishment from management is the norm.
- Excessive absenteeism, illness and high employee turn over.
- Overworking is a badge of honor and is expected.
- Little or strained interaction between employees and management.
- Gossiping and/or social cliques.
- Favoritism and office politics.
- Aggressive or bullying behavior
- Article available at https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/toxic-work-environments-make-best-employees-quit-brigette-hyacinth
If you are an employee, leave; if you have decision power, isolate those responsible.
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The answer depends on organizational make-up. My research has centered around police organizations where there is a strictly enforced hierarchy. Remember, power tends to corrupt. Also, as Zimbardo noted, there appears to be a tendency toward corruption with immense power and little or no supervision by which it is counteracted. We found the same thing in police organizations. The amount of oversight of the person(s) who is/are at the top of the hierarchy appears to directly determine the degree to which these behaviors flourish within an organization.
Other researchers have found similar traits in law enforcement organizations. Some use the term Machiavellian and others toxic. But we have found that not all toxic leaders are Machiavellianesque, and not all employees experience the same level of toxicity. I’ve used the term Baboon (Baboon Syndrome) as a reference to social behavior of baboon troops in Africa. They are an uncanny model of military and police organizational structure.
The thing to keep in mind is that guy or gal at the top makes the rules. S/he determines what and how disciplinary processes are applied and to whom. S/he determines punishments as well. The hallmark of the baboon-like leader is targeting behaviors toward a subordinate. If you are that subordinate, the sooner you get out the less damage you will experience to your psyche and your professional reputation.
As a Boss -
* Observe the environment closely
* Understand the vibe of every working groups within
* Identify the person or reason behind toxic culture
* Arrange some proof & call for a personal meeting with the responsible
* Show the ultimate consequence & follow up & fire if essential
As an employee -
* Get busy with work & projects
* Avoid spending idle time with toxic people
* Be a well wisher to all
* Inform the authority anonymously
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