Welcome to the third installment of the ‘I Hate My F*n Job’ series where Maria and Michelle not only delve into some of the reasons that people can come to hate their jobs, but also offer some sage advice about what can be done to help rectify the situation. While the first two installments dealt with the topic of working with toxic bosses, this week, the focus is on the issue of dealing with toxic co-workers.
Our hosts begin by identifying the different types of these co-workers, finding out whom you can and cannot trust, and why Michelle feels it’s easier to deal with a toxic co-worker than a toxic people leader. Michelle continues by reviewing her experience with Kinko’s peer accountability culture, Brene Brown’s ‘It’s okay…not okay’ advice, and the necessity for tough conversations, complete with examples from her own past. She and Maria continue by sharing how to identify a lack of teamwork and/or signs of volatility, and also how HR professionals and companies such as REL Talent can help remedy such situations. Throughout their conversation, the need to take action and the dangers of not addressing such situations is emphasized. Whether you are an employee, employer, or people leader, today’s podcast offers valuable information and advice to assist you in working through the ubiquitous issue of dealing with toxic co-workers.
The Finer Details of This Episode:
Quotes:
“I literally personally left an organization because of an abusive co-worker.”
“I do tend to plant seeds to find who I can trust.”
“If I’m not willing to say what I need to say, I’m going to get run over.”
“I need you to show up different in the future than you’re showing up right now.”
“Nothing’s going to change if you do nothing.”
“They don’t have to be buddies…but they do have to work together effectively.”
“There’s a lot of stuff we can do from a team perspective, but, frankly, sometimes it is just coaching a person.”
“Our only goal is to get you what you need so that your work becomes a great place to be.”
Show Links:
REL Talent homepage: https://www.reltalent.com/
