7 signs of a toxic culture

If employees dread Fridays just as much as Mondays, there may be some toxic stew cooking in the kitchen, says Bernard Marr, an expert in strategy, performance management, analytics, KPIs and big data. Marr points out some of the more easily missed warning signs of a poisonous working environment – red flags benefit and HR decision-makers should be aware of.
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There are always going to be multiple personalities in an office, but sometimes the combination can result in a toxic environment, creating gossip, cliquish behaviors, favoritism and unwarranted criticisms.
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