Key Points
Toxic work environment can take a significant toll on one's productivity and overall job satisfaction..
A career coach detailed an incident where he was asked to flag an employee as an "attrition risk" simply because the employee was not responding to work-related messages after office hours got over...
"When an employee started leaving work at 6:30 pm, my managers asked me to flag him as an attrition risk..
If employees frequently leave especially after a short period, this could be a red flag for dissatisfaction, stress or poor management practices...
Other red flags include poor communication and lack of transparency from management; regular burnout among employees; mental health struggles among employees; overworking without regard for employee well-being; lack of teamwork and collaboration; micromanagement and lack of autonomy; and unclear or unrealistic expectations..
