Ever worked somewhere you *really* hated?
The topic of toxic workplaces is an interesting one.
Some places are probably awful to work in, but I do think there’s a lot more subjectivity than people think.
What one person perceives as toxic, another person might thrive in.
A friend of mine once worked at a company they were miserable in – I always remembered how much they disliked it. A couple of years ago I coached someone who had also worked there, and they loved it. Different times and different teams can make a huge difference.
But some situations are genuinely difficult, and nobody should feel unsafe or undermined at work.
It was great to have a call with The Independent recently to discuss Sue Gray’s experience of working in Number 10, and what we can do if we find ourselves in a workplace that feels toxic.
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