Toxic workplace environment: Skating on thin ice

A TOXIC work environment is one where employees find it difficult to work or progress in their careers due to the negative atmosphere created by co-workers, supervisors, or the company culture itself. Toxicity at the workplace can create negative results, illness, high turnover, and even abusive behaviour among employees. A toxic workplace defines a situation where organisational problems also affect employee motivation, hence affecting performance and productivity.

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