May 04, 2026 6 in 10 workers say they have a toxic boss, study finds BY Sarah Bregel Your boss can make or break your job experience: a good boss, smooth sailing ahead. A bad boss? Misery. According to a new workplace study, most employees are dealing with the latter. The research comes from Harris Poll’s … Continue reading 6 in 10 workers say they have a toxic boss, study finds
April 15, 2026 How to spot the red flags of a toxic culture BY Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic and Andrés Hatum No matter how talented and ambitious you are, your ability to do well in your job and career, and especially enjoy your professional life, largely depends on where you work—in particular, the workplace culture. Defined broadly as … Continue reading How to spot the red flags of a toxic culture
January 30, 2026 These three toxic power moves kill meetings span>span]:whitespace-nowrap”>Meetings are breeding grounds for three highly toxic power moves: AMPLIFICATION: The boss speaks, and suddenly it’s gospel. People start self-censoring, sugarcoating bad news, and swallowing their dissenting opinions. INCOMPETENCE: When a leader can’t run a meeting, it drains the room’s energy. People leave annoyed … Continue reading These three toxic power moves kill meetings
October 10, 2025 80% of employees say their workplace is toxic This is an increase from 67% in 2024 according a survey from Monster.
February 01, 2025 5 things to know about toxic productivity—and how to have a healthier approach Re-imagining productivity means questioning cultural frameworks about achievement and self-worth. BY Next Big Idea Club Israa Nasir is a psychotherapist and founder of WellGuide, a digital community for mental health awareness. Her work centers around helping people redefine their relationship … Continue reading 5 things to know about toxic productivity—and how to have a healthier approach
January 12, 2025 These 3 types of workers contribute to toxic drama. Here’s how leaders can reframe for positive change By translating pervasive discontent into constructive action, leaders can dismantle the drama and turn it into a virtuous circle of positive, productive energy. BY Yonason Goldson Passionate John Lennon devotees may ardently visualize a utopian future, … Continue reading These 3 types of workers contribute to toxic drama. Here’s how leaders can reframe for positive change
It’s easy to fall into the productivity trap. Here’s what you can do to steer clear of unhealthy habits and reduce burnout. BY Pavithra Mohan As 2024 comes to a close, you might be feeling the pressure between year-end deadlines and holiday plans. Perhaps you’re looking to supercharge your productivity—or maybe you’re thinking ahead to your … Continue reading What you can do to avoid toxic productivity
October 20, 2024 How do you manage a toxic employee? It’s not just bad bosses who can exhibit toxic traits in the workplace. Here’s what to do when the problem is someone you manage. BY Pavithra Mohan We often talk about how difficult it can be when you have a toxic manager. Here at Fast Company, … Continue reading How do you manage a toxic employee?
July 08, 2024 Toxic bosses who get away with being awful share one key trait According to a new study, people are more okay with abusive management in these cases. BY Shalene Gupta What’s the line between what people view as an abusive boss versus one who simply dishes out “tough love”? According to a … Continue reading Toxic bosses who get away with being awful share one key trait
May 08, 2024 FDIC probe reveals toxic workplace culture and questions chairman’s credibility The report released Tuesday by law firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton outlines incidents of stalking, harassment, homophobia, and other violations of employment regulations. BY Associated Press An independent review of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. ‘s workplace culture describes an environment that … Continue reading FDIC probe reveals toxic workplace culture and questions chairman’s credibility
