>There are six different types of toxic employees. Often, many undesirable behaviors will manifest in a single person. They include:
>The Bully. This employee is overly aggressive with their co-workers and uses their position or intimidating personality to achieve desired results. Workplace bullying is on the rise. Some 25-50 percent of workers report being bullied at work at some point in their careers, and the consequences are severe. They include lost productivity, increased turnover, brand and reputation damage, and legal costs.
>The Gossip. This person clearly has not moved on from high school and college. They relish in creating drama through rumor-spreading and like to be in everyone's business.
>The Emotional Mess. I often advise my clients to remember that every hire brings emotional baggage. This is why it's crucial to closely screen for how candidates manage stressful situations. Employees who use their work environment as a therapist's office are disruptive, even if they aren't malicious.
>The Closed-Minded Know-It-All. When I help my clients screen for their new hires, I ask questions to help me determine if the candidates have mindsets of learning and curiosity. An organization only grows as much as its people.
