Analyzing Your Work Environment

Name: Analyzing Your Work Environment
Author: KnowledgeCity

In these lessons, you'll discover the effects of living with a negative workplace. We'll address common signs of an unhealthy work environment, and you'll…

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Before a problem can be solved, you need to know that there is a problem in the first place. Here, we'll cover some steps you can take to recognize whether or not your workplace is negative or unhealthy. We will discuss the effects a negative workplace can have, common signs of an unhealthy workplace, and how to differentiate between an unhealthy and hostile work environment. Our work environments play a substantial role in our ability to be productive and successful. We spend a large portion of our waking hours at work, and being under a significant amount of stress can have far reaching consequences. Let's take a look at some of the ways an unhealthy workplace can affect both companies and individuals. Two common consequences experienced within the workplace include team discord and loss of productivity. Team discord occurs when there is a general lack of trust and goodwill among employees. This negativity can make us feel anxious about collaborating with other team members and hurt a relationship with them. Loss of productivity is a direct result of team discord. When members of a team act negatively toward each other, and don't collaborate, everyone's output suffers. It's important to keep in mind that a negative work environment can affect employees on a more individual level. These effects can be both emotional and physical. The emotional effects of working in a negative space can take many forms. Some employees might feel a lack of engagement in their work or even a loss of self-esteem. They may become socially isolated from their coworkers or feel a lack of trust and connection with them. Negative emotions can carry over from the work environment and manifest themselves in our everyday lives, making us feel anxious, irritable, overwhelmed and depressed. Stress can even change our behaviors, making us more likely to have poor eating and exercise habits or even substance abuse issues. Negative workplaces can also wreak havoc on our bodies. Physical signs of stress vary from person to person, but according to the Mayo Clinic, common physical symptoms of working in a stressful environment can include digestive issues, sleep problems, headaches, fatigue, and chest and muscle pains.

Beginner Provider : KnowledgeCity 5 Lessons · 14m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese

Course Description

In these lessons, you'll discover the effects of living with a negative workplace. We'll address common signs of an unhealthy work environment, and you'll discover how to differentiate between an unhealthy and a hostile work environment.

What You'll Learn

Identify the signs of an unhealthy work environment
Distinguish between an unhealthy work environment and a hostile work environment
Recognize how emotions can be contagious in the workplace
Pinpoint specific toxic employee behaviors so you can manage them
Examine the effects of living with a negative workplace

Key Takeaways

Living with a negative workplace produces effects that this course examines.
There are common signs that can indicate an unhealthy work environment.
An unhealthy work environment is different from a hostile work environment.
Emotions can be contagious within a workplace.
Identifying specific toxic behaviors helps you manage them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this course cover?

The course covers the effects of a negative workplace, common signs of an unhealthy work environment, how to differentiate between an unhealthy and a hostile work environment, how emotions are contagious, and toxic employee behaviors.

What will I be able to do after taking this course?

You will understand how to identify an unhealthy work environment, discover how emotions can be contagious, and learn to identify specific toxic behaviors so you can manage them.

What lessons are included in this course?

The lessons are: The Effects of a Negative Workplace; Identifying Signs of Unhealthiness; What's Considered a Hostile Environment?; How Emotions Are Contagious; and Toxic Employee Behaviors.

Does this course explain the difference between an unhealthy and a hostile work environment?

Yes. The course addresses how to differentiate between an unhealthy work environment and a hostile work environment.