3 ways to spot a toxic workplace
(And when itโs time to walk away)
#๐ญ. ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ผ๐
๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐๐
โ Ask direct questions:
- Can you describe the teamโs approach to handling stress during tight deadlines?
- How does the company support employee growth and development?
โ Watch for evasive answers:
- Vague or overly polished answers can be red flags of issues they donโt want to disclose.
- If they deflect your questions, this could mean theyโre avoiding sharing things with you.
โ Seek multiple perspectives:
- Speaking to active and former employees will provide the real low-down of working there.
#๐ฎ. ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฎ ๐๐ผ๐
๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐
โ Listen for consistent themes:
If multiple people mention the same issues (i.e. high stress), it could indicate red flags.
โ Ask about team stability or recent restructuring:
High employee turnover can indicate dissatisfaction a...