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Published Aug 25, 2023

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Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi delve into the complexities of family trauma and addiction's strain on relationships, offering solace and strategies for healing, while also tackling toxic workplace environments with practical advice for thriving amid adversity.
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  • Workplace Stress

    shares a listener's experience of working in a toxic environment following a company merger. The listener describes the new owner as arrogant and emotionally abusive, leading to a stressful and unstable workplace. and Gabriel discuss the importance of effective communication and emotional intelligence in retaining employees.

    Sometimes I hear these stories and I'm like, are you guys trying to make it harder to keep your best people?

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    They consult HR expert Joanna Tate, who emphasizes the critical role of HR in managing expectations and maintaining communication during major organizational changes 1 2.

       

    Office Recon

    Joanna advises the listener to gather information about the company's current state by talking to former and current employees. This reconnaissance can help determine whether the toxic environment is temporary or a deeper issue. suggests that the listener should prepare to leave if the situation doesn't improve.

    Book a few calls and take a few people out for coffee to get the information you need.

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    Joanna also recommends updating the resume and LinkedIn profile to be ready for new opportunities 3.

       

    Career Growth

    and Gabriel discuss the listener's potential career growth despite the toxic work environment. They highlight the importance of pursuing further education and leveraging job market opportunities. Joanna suggests exploring employers who offer tuition reimbursement and professional development.

    You could even earn your bachelor degree one class at a time. There's no timeline here.

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    They encourage the listener to balance their health condition with career ambitions and to seek a workplace that values employee growth 4.

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