The number one indicator of successful teams is psychological safety (according to a Google study). And guess what? Workers don't feel safe when the workplace is toxic! Thus reducing overall success.
So how can you avoid toxic work cultures before they take hold? To help us answer that question is Stephanie Tate, a seasoned People, Talent and Culture Executive with decades of experience.
In this chat, Tate breaks down what it takes to identify and defeat toxic work cultures. We discuss:
How toxicity manifests itself
How different generations view workplaces
Steps leaders can take to avoid creating toxic spaces
Plus we also learn what the term "cognitive abrasion" means! (It's actually a good thing!).
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