Make the Choice: is your Work Culture Healthy or Toxic?
The big topics of this Simply Human Newsletter - Healthy vs Toxic work culture, Fear vs Kindness at Work, actions to take in a toxic culture
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Have you ever looked around your office and wondered, Is this really the best it gets? Maybe deadlines loom heavy, gossip fills the air, or collaboration feels like a bad dream. Or perhaps laughter rings out, ideas flow freely, and everyone seems to be on the same page.
The answer to these questions lies in your company culture. It's the invisible force shaping your daily experience, impacting your motivation, and influencing the company's success. Ignoring your culture, whether good or bad, is a missed opportunity. So, take a deep breath, look around, and get ready to assess: Is your workplace a breeding ground for brilliance, or a pressure cooker waiting to explode?
Let's face it, if we find ourselves in an unhealthy work culture - we have the right and duty to choose what to do next.
We have selected some recommendations to help you make the choice.
Stay curious! ๐
๐๐ง Read on Fear vs. Kindness at Work
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๐๐ง Read on A Healthy Work Culture Means Fulfilling Human Needs
This article discusses what a healthy work culture is and the factors that contribute to a healthy work culture, such as fairness, good working conditions, social connections, and a sense of purpose.
๐๐ง Read on Defining a Toxic Work Culture: The Silent Killer in the Workplace
The article identifies several behaviors that can contribute to a toxic work culture, including bullying, micromanagement, and a high-pressure work environment.
Here is more to help you decide if you are in a healthy or toxic culture
Ivan Palomino was invited to share insights on detoxifying organizations from an unhealthy work culture. A great chat with Hilda Gan ๐
Our commitment to revolting against unhealthy environments is the essence of being human. This is what the Simply Human Tribe is all about.
โA bad system will beat a good person every time.โ - W. Edwards Deming
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