According to Gallup 23% of employees experience some sort of mental abuse. With our EMA Method we have one single focus – Ending Mental Abuse
EMA Founder Michael Rosschou says; “Gallup‘s global study revealing that 23% of employees experience violence and harassment is deeply concerning and highlights the urgent need for action to address this pervasive issue. Workplace violence and harassment not only have significant negative impacts on the well-being and productivity of employees but also create toxic work environments that erode trust and morale”.
This study underscores the importance of implementing robust policies and procedures to prevent and address workplace violence and harassment effectively. It also emphasizes the need for organizations to foster cultures of respect, inclusivity, and accountability.
Michael follows up with; “this data serves as a call to action for governments, employers, and society as a whole to prioritize efforts to combat workplace violence and harassment, including through education, awareness-raising, and legislative measures.
Ultimately, Gallup‘s findings highlight the critical importance of creating safe and supportive work environments where every individual feels valued, respected, and protected from harm”.
EMA Solution to reduce employee harrassment, and bringing organizations more credibility
One of the methods we have developed is our unique way of spotting toxic behaviours in the recruitment process. It´s crucial to start right there, making sure that no toxic people enter into an organization without knowing that their behaviour can potentially cost the organization millions in revenue, and more importantly in some cases ruin a colleagues life. Especially a wrongly recruited manager can have an effect on several employees at once due to the reach the manager has.
Employing individuals with toxic traits can lead to various adverse outcomes within an organization. Here are several instances:
Company Branding under pressure not attracting right talent
The amount of money an organization spends on maintaining its brand can vary significantly depending on various factors such as the size of the organization, industry, market competition, brand strategy, and specific goals.
Some large multinational corporations might spend millions or even billions of dollars annually on brand maintenance activities such as advertising, marketing campaigns, public relations efforts, brand research, brand development, and brand management.
For example, consumer goods companies like Coca-Cola or Nike invest heavily in marketing and advertising to maintain their brand visibility and market share. Technology companies like Apple or Google also allocate substantial budgets to brand maintenance to uphold their brand image and reputation.
Negative impact on team morale
Toxic individuals often spread negativity, which can lead to decreased morale among team members. Their pessimistic attitude, constant criticism, or manipulation tactics can create a toxic work environment where employees feel demotivated and stressed.
Decreased Productivity
Toxic individuals may disrupt workflow and hinder productivity by causing conflicts, gossiping, or engaging in office politics. Their behavior can distract coworkers from their tasks, leading to decreased efficiency and output.
Higher Turnover Rates
Working with toxic individuals can be emotionally draining and lead to increased turnover rates. Employees may feel compelled to leave the organization to escape the toxic environment, resulting in talent loss and increased recruitment costs.
Damage to Company Reputation
Toxic individuals can damage the company’s reputation both internally and externally. Internally, their behavior may tarnish the organization’s culture and values. Externally, negative experiences with toxic employees may deter potential clients, partners, or investors from engaging with the company.
Legal and HR Issues
Toxic behavior in the workplace can sometimes escalate into legal and HR issues. This includes harassment, discrimination, or creating a hostile work environment, which can lead to lawsuits, damage to the company’s reputation, and financial liabilities.
Impact on Innovation and Creativity
Toxic individuals often stifle innovation and creativity within teams. Their rigid mindset, resistance to change, or tendency to dismiss others’ ideas can discourage collaboration and hinder the generation of new and innovative solutions.
Poor Leadership Dynamics
Toxic individuals in leadership positions can negatively impact the entire organization. Their abusive or authoritarian leadership style may undermine trust, hinder communication, and lead to a lack of employee engagement and commitment.
Overall, hiring toxic people can have far-reaching consequences that extend beyond individual teams or departments, ultimately affecting the organization’s overall performance, culture, and reputation.
EMA Recruiting – enabling global kindness
Lecture yourself on how we at EMA Recruiting specializes in recruiting talent disabling toxic people to enter in to an organization, al least by knowing what implications that specific person is able to bring into an organization trying to end mental abuse.
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