Protecting Yourself from Toxic Bosses and Colleagues
When Office Politics Get Toxic: Protecting Your Well-being and Dealing with Difficult People Office politics often leads us to have images of backstabbing, gossip circles, and a constant battle for power. Let us agree that some level of office politics is inevitable in most workplaces. But problems arise when things take a turn for the worse and the work environment becomes toxic. So, how do you recognize when office politics have crossed a line, and more importantly, how do you protect your mental and psychological well-being when faced with rude and toxic colleagues or bosses? In this blog I have tried to share some tips based on my experience which will equip help you navigate a toxic work environment while keeping your sanity intact. How to Recognize the Signs of a Toxic Workplace: Constant negativity and gossip: Observe what are the general topics of discussion in your workplace during breaks. Are people spreading rumours about the absent colleague> Are most of the office ...