Is Your Workplace Toxic? Here's Some Key Watch Outs

‘Toxic’ is a word that we seem to hear a lot these days. We call situations, workplaces  and even people ‘toxic’ all the time, but what does that actually mean? And how can you tell when your workplace is toxic? Well on this episode of the Oh For Food’s Sake podcast, we’re diving into the murky world of toxic workplaces to discuss how to tell if your workplace is toxic and what you can do about it. We begin by laying out how working in a toxic environment can damage your physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. Then we go through all the signs of a toxic workplace and explain how they might look to you, even if you’re used to them. Then we give you pointers on what to do if your workplace matches some or all of our toxic criteria, including how to look for a new job, exploring your legal options and how to stay in your current job without giving into the toxicity. This episode was a bit of a heavy one, but we hope that it was helpful to you! Never forget that you have options and that you don’t have to stay in a workplace that’s harmful to your wellbeing. You can also browse through the archives of the Oh For Food’s Sake podcast to find our other great episodes on thriving in your career in the food industry.  Timestamps[1:30] Welcome! Today we’re discussing how to tell if your workplace is toxic[2:52] Damaging to your confidence, harmful to your career: What a toxic workplace can do to you[5:02] A sign of a toxic work environment: The Sunday night dreads[6:33] How your working hours can translate to a toxic work culture [8:55] Putting yourself and your happiness first[10:14] “That’s just how s/he is”: A toxic work culture phrase [11:35] How to tell if your working hours are toxic[13:13] Company culture and toxic workplaces[15:15] Does your company offer you a chance to progress?[16:54] Why you need to think about your needs too [18:45] Here’s what to do if you think your workplace is toxic[22:37] Getting ready to leave a toxic workplace[25:00] Sign up for the revamped ‘Invisible to Influential’ courseLinks and ResourcesOur previous episode on employment lawIf you’d like to know more about today’s sponsor, find them online at: DaymerDaymer on LinkedInDaymer on TwitterEmail: web@daymer.comYou can follow us here on instagramIf you would like further support with myself, Amy for food industry coaching and facilitation find me here on instagram or LinkedInFor food industry Consulting from Lucy you can find her here on instagram or LinkedInSee you next time!