A toxic workplace can lead to decreased productivity, stress and affect your mental health. Here are five red flags of a toxic workplace to look out for.
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Disrespecting personal boundaries
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Having a work-life balance and respecting the employee's personal boundaries is essential. Unless necessary, the manager or organisation must only assign work within the working hours.
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Glorifying overworking
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A toxic workplace will promote and praise overworking. However, a healthy work environment encourages work-life balance and rest to boost productivity.
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Poor communication
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A toxic workplace will have one-sided communication, which can lead to dominance and power struggles. A healthy working space will promote open communication from both sides.
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No heed to employee satisfaction
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An organisation should value employee satisfaction and emphasise mental health. It is a red flag if a workplace does not take measures to promote these values.
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Groupism
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Groupism with the intention to belittle someone is a sign of a toxic workplace.