Article - Toxic Positivity in the Workplace: A Detriment to Employee Well-being

🚨 Let's talk about toxic positivity in the workplace!

Did you know that excessive encouragement for a relentlessly positive mindset can be harmful? Toxic positivity in the workplace is a real concern for mental health.

🚦 But What is Toxic Positivity?

It's an environment where negative emotions are brushed aside, causing a negative impact on employee productivity and mental well-being.

Burnout, fatigue, and resentment become unwelcome guests among the workforce. Employees feel constrained in expressing their true thoughts and feelings, reshaping the company culture for the worse.

🚨 Some Signs of Toxic Positivity include:

Dismissal of divergent ideas
Lack of transparency and empathy
Absence of effective problem-solving
A culture of busyness with little productivity

This article from BNN Breaking takes a deeper look: Toxic Positivity in the Workplace: A Detriment to Employee Well-being