6 Types Of Toxic People

HR LEADERS – Got toxic people on your team?
 
Here’s how to deal with them successfully…👇🏻
 
👉🏻 1. Communicate your boundaries.
–Clarify what behavior is not acceptable to you.
–Assertively express these concerns to the team.
–Don’t assume people can read your mind.
 
👉🏻 2. Address the behavior directly 1-on-1.
–Aim for a calm & assertive 1:1 discussion.
–Share your concerns & the impact of their behavior.
–Be specific. Give examples to make your point clear.
 
👉🏻 3. Document, document, document. 🛑
–Document specific instances of toxic behavior.
–Useful if you need to escalate things to termination.
–Include dates, times, and descriptions.
 
👉🏻 4. Practice more self-care during the process.
–Engage in more activities that bring you joy.
–Reduce activities that create drama & stress.
 
👉🏻 5. Surround yourself with supportive people.
–Reach out to trusted friends, family, or colleagues.
–Often they can offer a fresh perspective.
–Tap into them for advice or emotional support.
 
👉🏻6. Seek mediation or intervention.
–Consider involving a mediator or higher authority.
–Could be a manager, HR, or trusted neutral party.
–Needed in extreme cases to facilitate a resolution.
 
👉🏻👉🏻The bottom line:
–Dealing with toxic behavior is challenging.
–Address it directly so it doesn’t get worse.
–Take care of yourself throughout the process.
–You’ll be glad you did.