Organizational Toxicity: A Painful Situations and Impacts that Occur to High-performing Sales Employee in the Workplace
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Organizational toxicity is the negative and harmful environment that exists within an organization. This toxic environment is characterized by a fear, mistrust, and competition that often leads to high levels of stress, burnout, and turnover among employees. Metha is a salesperson who is facing a toxic work environment and has been impacted to the point where he feels genuinely frustrated, disappointed, and wants to resign. The harmful toxicity that occurs in this workplace, if left unaddressed, could be a cause for the organization to lose good employees who have valuable skills, which is regrettable. To cope organizational toxicity, it is essential to identify the root causes of toxicity and implement strategies that foster a positive and supportive workplace culture. By creating a healthy and inclusive work environment, organizations can not only retain their talent but also attract new talent and enhance their performance.
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