A toxic culture indicates that employees have an unhealthy set of habits and practices.

Here is a list of signs you have a toxic culture:

There are no core values practiced by the team.

To fix this, identify the core values of the company and have the leadership practice and promote those values.The turnover rate is high.

Employees leave when the culture is toxic.

Identify the source of the toxicity and work to fix it.

The company practices internal cutthroat competition.

Provide a fair playing field for all employees and stamp out bad behavior.

Absenteeism is high.

Ensure the leadership shows up and on time to meetings.

Demonstrate punctuality as a core value.

Poor reviews of the company.

The employees call out the company for a toxic culture such as low pay, lengthy working hours, and other aspects showing the company is taking advantage of the employees.

Review the work-life balance of the company to ensure the ongoing program is sustainable.

Productivity is low and no one knows what others are doing.

Remove the silos in the company and promote more communication across departments.

 

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