As Ellen DeGeneres fights claims of a toxic workplace, here are 3 signs you work in one

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Description: On Monday, Ellen DeGeneres addressed allegations made by former employees that her long-running talk show, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” had an internal culture of racism, fear, and intimidation as well as sexual harassment. The allegations gained national attention following a BuzzFeed article that reported on the show’s “toxic work culture” — and three of the show’s high-ranking producers were fired in the aftermath.

Source: CNBC.com

Date: Sep 23, 2020

Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/23/3-toxic-workplace-warning-signs-to-look-out-for.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.apple.UIKit.activity.Mail

Questions for discussion:

  • What does the article say about identifying a toxic workplace?
  • How should management deal with complaints of a developing or worsening workplace environment?