“Toxic” has become an increasingly popular term to describe anything that could be psychologically unhealthy for us or encourage negative patterns. Unfortunately, this word is particularly applicable ...

According to a 2019 study by the American Psychological Association, toxicity in the workplace is not only on the rise, but it’s also hugely detrimental to employees’ mental health. How? Per another ...

Everyone has qualms with some aspect of their job. Maybe it’s long work hours or boring, repetitive tasks. Sometimes the people we work with can be annoying and intrusive, and many of us have ...

In today’s rapidly evolving work environment, companies that prioritize psychological safety and employee well-being are reaping measurable benefits. According to the 2024 "Work in America" survey by ...

This post was co-authored with Emilia Weaver of James Madison University. Toxic people are a problem nearly everyone faces in the workplace. When they are around, they make others feel anxious or ...