As an employee, there are various things you should not tolerate in your workplace. When it comes to your career, you want to be sure that it corresponds with your values and ethics. While being able to pay your expenses is crucial, you should not have to put up with an unhealthy environment.
Here are a few things one should not tolerate at work:
Lack of security
To ensure security, there are two things you must understand. The first is physical security. Find a suitable workplace free of elements that could harm your health. The second is an assurance about your job and future in that place.
Feeling like your job is in jeopardy or not knowing where you stand in the organisation diminishes job satisfaction and is a major source of stress.
Feeling harassed
This is something that no one should put up with. You deserve to be respected and to feel safe in your workplace. If somebody makes you feel uneasy, contact HR right away and explain what’s going on.
Abuse from colleagues or boss
Working in a toxic workplace is a significant reason why many people opt to leave their jobs, even if it was one that paid well or they had always liked.
It is critical to make an effort to work together peacefully and to prevent abuse or bullying, which must be reported when they are discovered. When dealing with an abusive employer, the problem can become more challenging, but if the entire team comes together and elevates the situation to the appropriate individuals, there is a bigger chance that they will be heard.
Being disrespected
Respect should not be reserved solely for those in authority — a strong work environment is built on reciprocal respect that permeates the entire organisation.
Managers should respect their employees and vice versa. Employees should respect their coworkers too. People should be polite to you regardless of your status within a company, and you should be respectful in return. Respectful businesses ensure that everyone feels valued, teams can communicate efficiently, and everyone trusts one another.
Paying for work-related expenses out of your pocket
This appears to be a no-brainer, but it happens all the time, especially in start-ups. However, if you’re doing anything out of the ordinary for your job and it entails something you wouldn’t ordinarily get paid for (for example, a business trip, work related function), your company should foot the bill.
Also see: Signs of a toxic work environment
