Navigating a Toxic Workplace For Dummies
Navigating a Toxic Workplace For Dummies by Catherine Mattice, published by John Wiley & Sons on July 1, 2025, is a comprehensive guide designed to address the challenges of toxic work environments. This 368-page book delves into the causes of workplace toxicity, including behaviors such as bullying and harassment, and offers practical strategies for employees, managers, and leaders to foster a healthier workplace culture.
Readers will find valuable insights into identifying the signs of a toxic workplace and understanding the motivations behind negative behaviors. The guide provides tools for countering toxicity with positivity and emphasizes the importance of individual contributions to creating a supportive work environment. With a focus on conflict resolution and organizational change, this edition serves as a resource for anyone seeking to navigate and improve their workplace dynamics.
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This friendly, compassionate guide is the antidote to workplace toxicity
Toxic workplaces can be bad for your mental and physical health, and they’re 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 behavior like bullying, harassment, exclusion, and disrespect at work. More importantly, you’ll gain the tools and skills to counter that behavior with positivity. Every individual, at every level of an organization, 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 behaviors to HR
- Understand how to make organizational change as a manager, HR or leader
- Lead your organization 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.
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