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The Human Cost: What Toxic Workplaces Do to People’s Health

Toxic workplaces do not just damage careers. The research shows they damage health, in ways that are measurable, serious, and often invisible until the harm is done. This post in the workplace toxicity series looks at the evidence . Continue reading The Human Cost: What Toxic Workplaces Do to People’s Health

When does the workplace become toxic?

Series: Toxicity in the Workplace This is the first in a series of forthcoming blog posts on toxicity in the workplace, drawing on research in organizational behavior, leadership, and personality psychology. Much of my research sits at the intersection of leadership, values, personality, and international business. In recent years, a significant strand of that work has focused on the dark side of leadership, particularly on … Continue reading When does the workplace become toxic?