Surviving (Even Thriving?) in a Toxic Workplace.

Anything toxic is poisonous and harmful--including a toxic workplace. Surveys of hundreds of individuals and organizations reveal three primary areas that are common in unhealthy work environments: sick systems, toxic leaders, and dysfunctional colleagues. This article draws from research and offers practical steps on how to survive, if not change and thrive, in toxic workplaces. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]