How to Change and Improve a Toxic Workplace

As we find ourselves competing in today’s global and fast workforce, the associated pressures can lead to previously unseen levels of high stress. Unfortunately, a by-product of increased stress is oftentimes a toxic workplace. Workers are under pressure from deadlines, performance expectations as well as their own personal goals and standards. This week, Chris Mercer, discusses the different strategies leaders can implement to help reduce and avoid a toxic workplace, ultimately helping foster an exceptional company culture.
How to Change and Improve a Toxic Workplace
by Chris Mercer
W ork without stress is a dream nowadays. Consider these stressors: hectic days, differences in ideas, and unsatisfied stakeholders and customers. It does not end there, we all have deadlines, which are also stressful. Now, add in the self-imposed stressors such as our own ambitions and standards.  All of this combined puts us under intense pressure adding creating heavy levels of stress. However, if