{"id":3444,"date":"2021-08-25T10:36:28","date_gmt":"2021-08-25T10:36:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devexperts.com\/blog\/?p=3444"},"modified":"2022-06-23T15:47:49","modified_gmt":"2022-06-23T15:47:49","slug":"toxic-colleagues-warning-signs-and-tips-to-resist-manipulations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devexperts.com\/blog\/toxic-colleagues-warning-signs-and-tips-to-resist-manipulations\/","title":{"rendered":"Toxic Colleagues: Warning Signs and Tips to Resist Manipulations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Who can honestly say that they have never come across toxic people at work at a certain point in their lives? We have all been there. But it\u2019s not because this is a widespread issue that it should be treated with a shrug and a \u201cwell, that\u2019s just how things are\u201d attitude. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Devexperts we proud ourselves on having a safe and healthy work environment in all our offices across the globe. Our work culture is built on pillars such as transparency, open communication, and accountability, leaving no room for toxic behaviours of any kind.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, not all workplaces are like this, and the truth is that there is still much work to be done on this topic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A report by Cornerstone OnDemand<\/a> shows that good employees are 54% more likely to quit their jobs when they have to work with a toxic colleague. Toxic coworkers are also clear influences on stress and burnout levels among their teams, suggesting a more negative effect on performance than day-to-day task completion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And how does this toxicity manifest at the workplace? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common toxic behaviours<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gossip <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It may not seem that harmful at first but unchecked gossip at work can seriously undermine any team and create unnecessary conflicts. In addition, gossiping suppresses transparency, which leads to a decrease in the employee\u2019s loyalty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Constant criticism and depreciation of another person\u2019s contribution<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It doesn\u2019t matter the work you do; it won\u2019t ever be good enough for this particular person. There is a constant onslaught of criticism from them, be it open or thinly veiled. Their aggressiveness can manifest itself as disguised insults, cynical tirades, silent treatments, among others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Competition out of control <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Colleagues who have no problems claiming credit for another person\u2019s achievements, who constantly downplay the work of others and seek the spotlight only to them. These are the \u201cglory seekers\u201d you need to beware of, those with no morals to match their ambitions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lack of accountability <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The ones who run away from responsibility and who don\u2019t shy away from throwing colleagues under the bus. The experts in making excuses and blaming others when things go wrong. They usually also have a hard time accepting constructive feedback and any perspectives outside their own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Endless complaining <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The draining spiral of complaints can drag many down, especially the more empathetic employees who can\u2019t help but lend an ear to their never-ending problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bullying <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When the stream of criticism becomes nonstop and you always find yourself on the receiving end of humiliations, hostile attacks, and\/or full-on intimidation. This type of behaviour demands serious actions to be taken. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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