This is what a TOXIC workplace looks like

Are you tired of your job and it seems like things aren't going to change? Perhaps this information will interest you.

The term "toxic work" It has become popular in the language of workers to define precisely the materialization of these effects. That is, It is characterized by the situation in which the collaborator feels uncomfortable, has lost his daily motivation, looks for other employment options or even resorts to certain types of violence as a consequence of his high level of stress or frustration in which he lives. .

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The labor paradigm in Mexico, unfortunately, affirms that working under pressure is a valuable skill, but this is not the case. Various international and national health institutions state that The mental health of the worker is important for him and for the production rates at work , which is why it should be pursued as a goal.

A 2020 study, published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health , found that A toxic workplace "can be damaging and lead to unnecessary stress, burnout, depression, and anxiety among workers." .

10 key points that reveal a toxic work environment

1. Leadership is negative
2. There is no organizational chart and job roles are not defined.
3. There is no planning, strategy and definition of objectives
4. There is work overload and even the work of two or more people is done without recognition or additional remuneration.
5. There is no teamwork and when something goes wrong, people look for someone to blame, not a solution.
6. Communication is poor
7. The least suitable staff makes decisions or receives a promotion
8. Incompetent staff are not fired, while valuable elements are dismissed or resign.
9. Rumors, gossip and accusations circulate
10. Often, the boss or colleagues take credit for the work of others.

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To solve the problem of the "toxic work environment," companies must be genuinely interested in the health of their employees and promote a favorable organizational environment , benefiting both the health of workers and the productivity of their workplaces.

With information from Psychology and Mind, Sodexo and BBC

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• Toxic Work
• Companies
• Workers
• Mental health