When you think of the word “toxic”, you probably imagine a big yellow warning sign featuring a nasty skull and crossbones. Hard to miss, right? Well, in a workplace, a toxic culture can creep in and cause problems before anyone has spotted the signs that it’s there. It leads to poor workplace relationships, unprofessional behavior, and a general atmosphere of unhappiness for everyone it impacts.

That’s why it’s so important to spot the early warning signs of a toxic culture. Some of these signs are subtle and might not immediately seem problematic, such as employees being unsure about their main job priorities. But, when you know what to look for, you can take steps to reduce the chances of developing a toxic workplace culture. Understanding the early warning signs will also help you change employee behavior to prevent toxic culture before it starts.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:

• Recognize common warning signs of a toxic work culture
• Understand the ways in which leadership can foster or prevent a toxic culture
• Introduce and encourage employee behaviors to avoid or address a toxic culture

Why take this course?

A toxic work culture isn’t good for anyone. If you work in HR, leadership and development, or manage a group of people, you need to know how to spot the signs that a workplace is becoming toxic. This course will help you identify signs of a toxic work culture. It’ll also show you the steps you can take to prevent it and teach you how to address and avoid it in your employees or team.

10 mins | SCORM | Development Plan