Toxic Workplace | Page 3

Gustavo Martinez, CEO of J. Walter Thompson, denies charges of racism and misogyny brought in a lawsuit by a top staffer. The allegations, if proved, epitomize what is meant by 'hostile work environment.'

Bullying, lying, procrastinating... just don't do these things on the job.

Negativity will happen especially in times of stress. Use these tactics to turn those frowns upside down.

What's in the furniture you sit on and the carpets you walk across at work? Not knowing may be harmful to your health.

Nobody is ever so good at what they do that you can overlook them undermining the team.

For every entrepreneurial legend known for tirades there are a thousand forgotten jerks nobody wanted to work with.

To keep your office culture from turning toxic you need to take action when it is merely unpleasant.

Other than going to extreme lengths like quitting your job, is there anything else you can do when colleagues' insecurities start making your life miserable?

For feedback of any type to be effective, there can be no quick judgment of right or wrong.

Collaboration, communication and respect are the modern management norm but not every boss has gotten the memo.

Be mindful of your tendencies to succumb to these beliefs, so that they don't derail your career.

Dysfunctional conduct may be curbed with some of these strategies. Consider tools to show staffers appreciation and desired behavior to turn things around.

Smaller companies migh not have formal procedures for accountablity. Here's why maintaining high standards is a good long-term practice.

Everyone has horror stories to share. But how do you know if your office is truly poisonous? Learn what to look for and what you can do.