Ten years ago, no one had ever heard of the term "toxic workplace".
Five years ago, I was one of the first people online dissecting culture and power dynamics at work.
Now... I get more Google News notifications about a toxic workplace a day than I could count.
Awareness is great, and it generally increases the number of people who identify with it...
But over the last few years, as I've worked with thousands of people, I've noticed: · Subtle toxicity is becoming more prevalent. · Overt toxicity is being normalized. · The power gaps are widening at an exponential rate.
The backlash to the Great Resignation has been mass layoffs and billionaires plotting to replace humans with the agentic workforce.
And on a more macro level, the lived reality is sharply different.
High earners are printing money. The stock market is booming. Record profits also mean big bonuses.
While most Americans are one paycheck away from a financial crisis.
Obviously, I have a lot of thoughts on this... but I want to hear your perspective.
Is work becoming more toxic?
Sound off in the comments why you agree or disagree...
Jennifer Brick
Is it just me, or is work becoming more toxic?
Ten years ago, no one had ever heard of the term "toxic workplace".
Five years ago, I was one of the first people online dissecting culture and power dynamics at work.
Now... I get more Google News notifications about a toxic workplace a day than I could count.
Awareness is great, and it generally increases the number of people who identify with it...
But over the last few years, as I've worked with thousands of people, I've noticed:
· Subtle toxicity is becoming more prevalent.
· Overt toxicity is being normalized.
· The power gaps are widening at an exponential rate.
The backlash to the Great Resignation has been mass layoffs and billionaires plotting to replace humans with the agentic workforce.
And on a more macro level, the lived reality is sharply different.
High earners are printing money. The stock market is booming. Record profits also mean big bonuses.
While most Americans are one paycheck away from a financial crisis.
Obviously, I have a lot of thoughts on this... but I want to hear your perspective.
Is work becoming more toxic?
Sound off in the comments why you agree or disagree...
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