A toxic workplace is a hostile or negative environment where employees
are subjected to abuse, aggression, or humiliation. In a toxic workplace,
employees may feel unsafe or uncomfortable, and can be subjected to
stress, anxiety, and depression. Common characteristics of a toxic
workplace include:
• A negative or hostile work environment, where employees are
subjected to abuse, aggression, or humiliation.
• Employees who feel unsafe or uncomfortable.
• Stress, anxiety, and depression.

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