The number one response to coping with toxic employees is to ignore them, with 44 percent of respondents noting this is their preferred approach, according to new research conducted by Fierce Conversations on toxic workplace culture. When Fierce asked this same question in 2017, 50 percent responded the same way, indicating some progress is being made on employees feeling empowered to address issues head-on. Addressing behavior with management comes in second, with confronting them the third-most preferred option. Having a negative attitude tops the list of most toxic traits of employees, followed by being manipulative, and not being a team player. "Toxic employees are wreaking havoc on workplaces of all sizes and across industries, yet we are not seeing necessary efforts to combat these problem employees," said Stacey Engle, President of Fierce Conversations. "The fact that confronting problematic employees directly is people's third choice of action should be concerning to all organizational leaders. The amount of time and energy that can be saved by providing employees the skills and empowerment to address issues head-on, before they become larger issues, is critical."
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