Toxic cultures: Know how harmful they are and how to fix them.
Most of us have experienced and heard stories about toxic work environments. They are more common than one might think as approximately 1 in 10 workers experience their workplace culture as toxic. This can have a big impact on your results. In fact, 90% of CEOs and CFO in North America believe that improving their culture would boost financial results. This article from MIT Sloan Management Review identifies key predictive factors such as leadership, social norms, and work design based on multiple studies. The authors also give detailed tips on how to design or change your environment to reduce toxicity.