{"id":22740,"date":"2020-03-18T11:00:46","date_gmt":"2020-03-18T11:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/strammer.com\/?p=22740"},"modified":"2020-03-18T11:00:50","modified_gmt":"2020-03-18T11:00:50","slug":"toxic-workplace-how-to-cope-with-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/strammer.com\/es\/toxic-workplace-how-to-cope-with-one\/","title":{"rendered":"Toxic Workplace: How to Cope With One?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Toxic Workplace<\/span><\/h1>
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Nowadays, burnout and stressful situations are extremely common at work. According to \u2018The Workforce View in Europe 2018\u2019 study, one in five European workers suffers from work-related stress<\/strong>. In some cases, this is due to toxic work environments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Therefore, it is important to know how to identify a toxic workplace<\/strong>. For instance, one of the biggest signs that you are working in one is the fact that you cannot achieve balance between personal and professional life<\/strong>. If you are constantly checking your work emails, working extra hours and feel like you do not have enough time to spend with friends\/family, this is an issue and you need to address it.<\/p>\n

In addition, poor physical and mental health conditions can also demonstrate toxicity<\/strong> in the workplace. Exhaustion, constant need to sleep, nausea, depression, and lack of motivation are some of the signs. Employees must then set limits on work<\/strong>, for instance by taking breaks, not making extra hours a rule, etc.<\/p>\n

Your co-workers can also influence the work environment<\/strong>. If they are unprofessional, complain too much, or even if they are disrespectful, it can make the workplace toxic. The workforce must help each other, be supportive and professional<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, toxicity can equally come from the company itself or from managers\/leaders<\/strong>. For example, if your employer does not have consistent policies\/procedures, verbal abuse, high turnover rates, lack of transparency and impartiality, etc. This can leave workers frustrated and stressed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Managers and leaders must also be responsible for detecting toxicity cases<\/strong>. Thus, they must be trained in this regard. They can effectively handle these problems, find\/adopt solutions<\/strong> and improve the work environment.<\/p>\n

Also, as mentioned earlier, it is mandatory for workers to improve their work-life balance by really drawing the line between personal and work time<\/strong>. Find a hobby, develop healthy habits, respect your limits, invest in your personal life, and spend time with loved ones.<\/p>\n

Another strategy to avoid workplace toxicity is to establish good working relationship with the workforce and your bosses<\/strong>. Thus, be nice, support\/ encourage your colleagues.<\/p>\n

In the end, if none of these strategies work and you feel that you are in a toxic workplace, talk to your leaders\/managers and allow them to solve problems<\/strong>. However, if it does not work looking for a new job opportunity may be the best thing to do<\/strong>. Continuing will only lead to physical and psychological issues. Furthermore, note that some toxic situations in the workplace concern legal issues<\/strong>, for instance, those related to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual harassment, etc.<\/p>\n

References:<\/u><\/p>\n

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  1. How to Recognize a Toxic Work Environment and Get Out Alive, March 2019, Psychology Today<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. 7 Signs of a Toxic Work Environment, October 2019, Medium<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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