4 ways to make the workplace physically and emotionally safer

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise
Published Updated 1 Min Read

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Most employees would not list working as a top source of enjoyment, but don’t make it worse than it needs to be. 

A toxic workplace was the top reason given by employees who resign from their jobs, according to a recent report from FlexJobs. And while the causes for that are often a lack of work-life balance, a large share of employees also point to bad bosses and managers as the culprit. Business management consultant Perceptyx found that 24% of employees are currently working for the worst bosses they’ve ever had. 

Read: 24% of employees are working for the ‘worst boss ever’

Employees with good managers are more likely to have the right tools to handle stressful projects and get the job done. Getting stuck with a bad boss, however, can lead to a loss of productivity and high stress. Managers may think they’re doing their best, but it’s important they recognize when their habits are having an adverse effect on employees. 

Alyssa Place
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Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio


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