Ineptitude In Workplace

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The motivation to face another day of work is sometimes hampered by accumulated fatigue, a poorly slept night or some momentary malaise. But there are extreme cases where this situation of work ineptitude takes a rather chronic nature due to the workplace environment itself. You have probably heard of it before. The dreaded toxic workplace where abusive, dishonest, intimidating or otherwise ethically condemnable behavior is carried out persistently, compromising one's ability to face professional challenges, and degrading the conditions for positive personal and professional development.

The delicate human factor

Corporate environments, like any other environments, can become unhealthy as a result of practices that don't take into account …show more content…

Yet contemporary research in fields as diverse as neurology, anthropology, sociology, management or psychology reveals the importance of sapient emotional management for intra and interpersonal balance in any type of environment. With proper education and persuasion these surveys can contribute to overhaul management practices and power relationships inside many organizations with sub-par work environments. Several factors must be taken into account to create a satisfying work environment: supervision of style, design and characteristics of the work, performance expectations, customer behavior, openness to track and report disruptive situations and access to …show more content…

Similarly you should nurture culture-oriented workers and customers, anchored on individual respect, collaboration, team excellence and professionalism. Remember that the culture of your organization and its value system are determinant in the inhibition or promotion of any type of behavior in the workplace of your business.

And if you are a simple worker, you should be alert to the emergence of toxic patterns of behavior within your personal network or labor relationships. Identify them by preventing their development, report any unacceptable activities and create defensive strategies. These strategies should be implemented in a routine of self-development complemented by the need of objectivity and positivism towards your work and colleagues, and by the cultivation of satisfying personal experiences. Always be proactive; never be an accomplice.

This blog series will hopefully gear you with the full knowledge to identify and deal with an unhealthy workplace in the best possible

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