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FDIC probe reveals toxic workplace culture and questions chairman’s credibility

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 →

The 3 most common styles of toxic leadership

Leadership

April 26, 2024 The 3 most common styles of toxic leadership The three most common forms of toxic leadership create self-defeating cultures that stifle innovation, undermine trust, and destroy engagement. BY Ryne Sherman Leadership is key to any successful organization. Leadership is not only responsible for the most critical organizational decisions, but also shaping the culture … Continue reading The 3 most common styles of toxic leadership →

Bumble’s founder hopes to use AI to prevent toxic relationships before they happen

Relationship Management

By Grace Snelling November 14, 2023 It’s been almost a decade since the dating app Bumble—where women always make the first move—launched online. But according to founder Whitney Wolfe Herd, the company’s core mission hasn’t changed much. “I wanted to give women control over their relationships, create a safer experience for them on the … Continue reading Bumble’s founder hopes to use AI to prevent toxic relationships before they happen →

If you do any of these 9 things, you might be a toxic boss

Leadership Mistakes

By Sarah Bregel November 08, 2023 Despite workplace practices improving in many environments, toxic bosses are not a thing of the past. According to a new Harris Poll report, they’re everywhere. Nearly three-quarters (71%) of workers have had a toxic boss at one point or another, and about a third (31%) are currently working … Continue reading If you do any of these 9 things, you might be a toxic boss →

Red flags that you’re in a toxic workplace

Workplace Issues

By Kathleen Davis October 15, 2023 For many people, what they do is core to who they are. But regardless of how much of your identity you tie up in your profession, only part of work is the tasks and responsibilities that make up your job. The rest—the parts that (hopefully) make you like … Continue reading Red flags that you’re in a toxic workplace →

Grim survey finds workers around the world have a toxic relationship with their jobs

Work Environment

By Shalene Gupta September 20, 2023 If you work a traditional 9-to-5, you spend at least a quarter of your life at work, if not more. Ideally, these hours should be delightful, at worst tolerable, but that’s not always the case. HP surveyed 15,000 employees in 12 countries and asked them about their relationship … Continue reading Grim survey finds workers around the world have a toxic relationship with their jobs →

Laziness is a myth. Here’s how to escape toxic productivity culture

Productivity Tools

By Katina Bajaj February 13, 2023 What if I told you that laziness is a symptom, not the problem itself? It sounds radical, I know, but when we drill into the scientific literature, there isn’t any proof that laziness is more than an overused label. As a clinical psychology researcher and cofounder of a … Continue reading Laziness is a myth. Here’s how to escape toxic productivity culture →

Toxic workplaces are a threat to employee health—how to make yours ‘antitoxic’

Workplace Issues

By Tamara Myles December 19, 2022 Toxic workplaces aren’t just bad for morale—they’re a threat to human health. This year the U.S. Surgeon General made history, calling out toxic workplaces in connection with one of the worst mental health crises the U.S. has ever seen. “The link between our work and our health has … Continue reading Toxic workplaces are a threat to employee health—how to make yours ‘antitoxic’ →

What vacations can reveal about your company’s toxic culture

Vacation Policy

By Stephanie Vozza August 24, 2022 If you’re feeling stressed about work, a nice vacation could be just what you need. Unplugging from the day-to-day pressures to unwind can help you recharge and refresh so that you’re ready to get back to work . . . right? Not always, finds a survey by Visier. … Continue reading What vacations can reveal about your company’s toxic culture →

One key way to prevent employee burnout? Addressing toxic clients

Employee Retention

By Chris Cardinal May 13, 2022 Tired, deflated, hanging by a thread: These are just a few keywords your average American worker might use to describe themself these days. And who can blame them, as we head into year three of the pandemic? Compared with the “before times,” remote employees are working longer hours, … Continue reading One key way to prevent employee burnout? Addressing toxic clients →