Toxic environment: a frequently used expression in the context of being both a major enemy of productivity and sustainability, and one of the most common reasons why people leave their jobs. It is an environment with an unhealthy atmosphere in which risk of burnout is higher, and flaws in the organisation and delegation of work, as well as in communication, jeopardise the productivity of employees and their mental health. The root of the problem most commonly lies in toxic leadership; therefore, if you notice your team displaying the following symptoms, you will at least know you should work immediately on improving both your leadership and relations within the team.
