Coping in a Toxic Workplace
Learn to identify toxic work culture signs, develop coping strategies, and influence positive changes for a healthier and productive workplace.
Skill level
BeginnerTime to complete
Approx. <1 hourCertificate of completion
YesPrerequisites
None
About this course
The workplace is both dynamic and challenging. Within this complex ecosystem, toxicity can cast a dark shadow over your working life. It can erode your morale, impede productivity, and take a toll on your mental and emotional well-being. Therefore, it is crucial for you to address this issue head-on by implementing effective strategies to navigate and mitigate its adverse effects. In this course, you will learn to identify key indicators of a toxic work culture, develop strategies to cope with and navigate through it, and address toxic behaviors. Additionally, you will learn techniques to influence positive change in a toxic workplace. With these strategies, you will be better prepared to navigate the challenges of a toxic workplace and create a healthier and more productive work environment.
Learning objectives
- Discover the key concepts covered in this course
- Identify key indicators of a toxic work culture
- Identify strategies for coping with and navigating through a toxic work culture
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