Navigating a Toxic Workplace For Dummies

This friendly, compassionate guide is the antidote to workplace toxicity.

Toxic workplaces can be detrimental to your mental and physical health and are one of the leading causes of employee turnover. Navigating a Toxic Workplace For Dummies explores what causes work environments to turn sour and what you—as an employee, manager, or leader—can do about it. You'll learn why people engage in toxic behaviour such as bullying, harassment, exclusion, and disrespect at work. More importantly, you'll gain the tools and skills to counter that behaviour with positivity.

Every individual, at every level of an organisation, can make a difference in detoxifying the workplace. Don't let the stress of your job environment weigh you down. Let this Dummies guide teach you to support yourself and the people around you.

• Discover the signs and symptoms of a toxic workplace.
• Learn why people do toxic things, and how to protect yourself.
• Get advice on reporting harassment and other behaviours to HR.
• Understand how to make organisational change as a manager, HR, or leader.
• Lead your organisation in a detoxification campaign.

Navigating a Toxic Workplace For Dummies is a must for anyone who has dealt with or is currently dealing with a toxic situation at work, as well as managers and leaders committed to resolving toxic situations.