A poisoned work environment has a negative effect on the mood in the team.
Even subtle signs reveal whether it might be better to quit.
A boss who yells at his employees or belittles them in front of his colleagues - bad management style * poisons the working atmosphere in no time at all.
But less obvious signs also reveal that something is seriously wrong in the company.
Toxic workplace: these signs must not be ignored
The American Scott Mautz is an expert in leadership with more than 30 years of experience.
In an online article in the US business
magazine Inc.
, he reveals the subtle signs that can indicate a toxic work environment:
Nobody dares to contradict the boss:
If nobody expresses his opinion freely in meetings, all the boss's announcements are accepted without a word, the working atmosphere is clearly poisoned, according to Mautz.
Instead of solving problems, they talk about penalties:
Employees only talk about goals and deadlines - and their consequences.
"If so, it speaks to an underlying fear that runs through the organization, a fear of failure," the coach continued.
And that is not exactly trustworthy.
Everyone has lost their laughter:
If no one smiles anymore and instead works with bowed heads and a critical expression, the toxic working atmosphere has already hit the mark, according to Mautz.
The energy in such companies is significantly lower than in a healthy corporate culture, in which "even the furniture" emits energy, according to the expert.
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Quitting without a new job?
Before you go, there are two important questions you should ask yourself.
Termination - yes or no?
In this case, it is better to change jobs
If several of these signs occur in your company, Mautz advises you to think about the appropriate consequences - and not to be squeamish about it.
Bring the topic up, help with the solution, and change jobs if none of that helps.
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