Toxic workplace cultures are more common than you think—and the damage they cause goes beyond just the office walls, including harm to mental health, team dynamics, and productivity. Amira Barger, executive vice president of health communications at Edelman, discusses the effects of toxic workplace cultures, explores the red flags organizations should look out for, and highlights the importance of empathetic leadership.

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Access the 2024 Global Workplace Culture Report in this episode’s paired article, It’s Likely You Have a Toxic Workplace. Now What?: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/flagships/all-things-work/you-likely-have-a-toxic-workplace-now-what

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