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Communication in the Workplace Guide

Causes of a Toxic Workplace

Causes of a Toxic Workplace:

  • Poorly defined core values
  • Inconsistent expectations
  • Unclear communication
  • 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 issues, and higher rates of burnout.
  • Emphasis on outputs, not people