Work is bad enough without having to deal with the inevitable encounters with negative people who sap your energy and block productivity. Research from Michigan State University shows that ...

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But within that mix, just one toxic employee can affect your entire organization. Research from the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM) latest Civility Index shows that toxic workplace ...

Relationships with negative people are like tedious encounters with porcupines. It’s virtually impossible to interact with them without getting stuck with their quills. Anthony Iannarino certainly ...

Workplace stress is common. In fact, a report from the American Psychological Association shows that 79% of workers in the U.S. experience job stress. Unfortunately, stress within the workplace can ...

You might know or have experienced a few causes of workplace stress, but are you familiar with the most widely recognized ones? Stressors left unchecked may begin to show up as physical, mental and/or ...

There’s good news for the toxic workplace. Toxicity is not permanent. In fact, creating a healthy workplace culture may be ...

Have you ever run across someone who is perpetually negative? They might consistently say things like “You can’t do that,” “That won’t work,” and other de-motivating statements. They might use body ...

UPDATE: May 11, 2023: This story has been updated to reflect the New York City Council's passage of a weight discrimination bill Thursday afternoon. _ Discrimination in the workplace can take many ...