Five key signs of toxicity in the work team are named
Deficiencies in management lead to a variety of problems, one of which is the high level of toxicity in the team, Marina Parshikova, an expert at Roskachestvo and a senior consultant at Beyond Taylor, told Izvestia on July 11.
According to the expert, there are five main signs that indicate problems within the team. First of all, it is the lack of transparency in communication and processes, as well as the concealment of information. When problems are hushed up in a company, important issues are discussed only in a narrow circle, there is no systematic approach to correcting mistakes, and feedback is given in an overly emotional form — this is a clear sign of a toxic atmosphere. Organizations that have implemented modern management models, such as clientocracy, are abandoning such methods of work.
Another sign is a culture of fear and pressure, where mistakes are used as an excuse for manipulation rather than a growth point. The lack of cooperation within teams and competition instead of finding the optimal solution also speaks about the toxicity.
"If a company doesn't have a culture of long-term work with people, it's a sign of toxicity in the team. As a rule, such companies do not have the tools for a long—term relationship with an employee, and management treats the employee as a resource rather than a partner," said Parshikova.
According to her, this can manifest itself in the motivation system, the lack of culture and principles of the company, the lack of systematic work on retention and building processes with a focus on the employee as a client for some of the internal departments of the company.
Another important sign is the lack of focus on human values, the lack of tools to build trust and a systematic approach to conflict resolution. Modern organizations that use a client-centric approach to management reject such methods and view employees not as resources, but as independent individuals, supporting their autonomy.
Level Group researchers reported on July 2 that a third of young Russians believe that practical skills are more important than a diploma when applying for a job. It was clarified that 35% of the respondents are guided by experience rather than education, but the majority (47%) primarily look at the salary level when choosing a job. Only 8% go to a place where they can gain experience quickly, and only 3% are guided by the company's values and mission.
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