Toxic People in Your Workplace (30)
If you are the boss, then my advice would be to not get drawn into the toxicity of the individual. Toxic people thrive on ambiguity so try to give them zero wiggle room by trying to be their friend, counselor, or mentor. If they're toxic they're not your friend, open to advice, or seeking a mentor. When they behave in a manner you consider toxic, address it the same day. Speak with them privately, describe the behavior to them, let them know that behavior is unacceptable, that if it is repeated they will receive a written warning. If that doesn't work you need to let them go.
If you're not the boss, my advice is to behave professionally but give them a wide berth if possible. If they are frustrating you, resist the urge to talk about them to others. Find stress relieving methods and coping techniques to help you get through the day. Honestly, talking about toxic people to your boss almost never works.
Toxic is a subjective description. It's rare to find a work environment that is total smooth sailing. Sometimes team-building activities can be very helpful in reducing friction from strong personalities. If they're passive aggressive that's a tough one. Trust in yourself and follow your instincts. It speaks well of you that you're giving this thought and seeking advise. Hope it works out for you.
If you're not the boss, my advice is to behave professionally but give them a wide berth if possible. If they are frustrating you, resist the urge to talk about them to others. Find stress relieving methods and coping techniques to help you get through the day. Honestly, talking about toxic people to your boss almost never works.
Toxic is a subjective description. It's rare to find a work environment that is total smooth sailing. Sometimes team-building activities can be very helpful in reducing friction from strong personalities. If they're passive aggressive that's a tough one. Trust in yourself and follow your instincts. It speaks well of you that you're giving this thought and seeking advise. Hope it works out for you.
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Hey. ..everyone....your comments are really appreciated. ..I go back and re-read them ...from time to time
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There really aren't "toxic" people in a workplace - just people we have a personality clash with.
This is unavoidable.
This is unavoidable.
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Toxic people in the workplace are now and have been most likely bred to do their damage
After so many years watching the subtle damage I know the sad no care truth to the agenda. No possitive timeline but the inevitable. Example the ROF.
Ring of fire. Ontario
After so many years watching the subtle damage I know the sad no care truth to the agenda. No possitive timeline but the inevitable. Example the ROF.
Ring of fire. Ontario
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It's difficult when you do everything you can to avoid the toxicity but at work you can't always pick and choose. Toxic people definitely exist. It is not always a matter of personality conflicts. When it's a personality conflict it's usually possible to talk things out. With a toxic person that type of hashing it out is a waste of time.
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All I can offer to you is don't let them drag you down to their level and make you like them. Reread these comments as many times as you need be and keep the evolved people seperate from the animals.
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Track16: All I can offer to you is don't let them drag you down to their level and make you like them. Reread these comments as many times as you need be and keep the evolved people seperate from the animals.
I agree, it's important to stay focused and not get dragged in
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There is no one set of guidelines for anyone to deal with negative atmospheres in the office. HR are bound by company rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Many of which are purely for safeguarding the company itself, whether you like it or not. One bad claim against a company can bring it to its knees and can take the rest of the workforce with them.
You have to know how to play the game. You ain’t the one in the corner, position yourself in the cnetre and make them come to where you are standing.
You have to know yourself and how you relate to the environment you work in to mange those treacherous crocodile infested waters
You have to know how to play the game. You ain’t the one in the corner, position yourself in the cnetre and make them come to where you are standing.
You have to know yourself and how you relate to the environment you work in to mange those treacherous crocodile infested waters
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I can't say there's a good way to address it. Slow, reasonable Q&A can help lead up to the topics you want to get behind you. It can happen over a short period of time which is slower but possibly, a better approach. Learning more about the people as you go can help approach and reproach. I can say that once it's in the open air, there is a lot of stress automatically relieved. Always try to be careful of what you say, how you say it, and who you say it to. The work place can have many different, smaller "alliances" waiting to enhance or stir up more trouble.
At the same time, remember there may be many people good at circumventing or even putting a lid on trouble. Some of those people might be able to help too. Higher spirited co-workers can often give better insight to interpersonal dealings.
Some people use higher authority to address things. Only some avoidance might be able to be practiced in the work place.
My work life is kept separate from my personal life. That doesn't mean I don't or won't talk about the other in each environment, it just means I don't them bleed over into the other to interfere.