Description
An incisive insight into the prominence of 'toxic' workplaces, detailing the dramatic effect they have upon the workforce and productivity, before exploring applicable and adaptable solutions to this widespread crisis
About the Author
Clive Lewis is a business psychologist specialising in individual, team and organisation behaviour. He is one of the UK's most sought-after mediators, and is the founder and Chief Executive of Globis Mediation Group. He has worked with executive teams and governments for over 20 years and is the author of seventeen books. He was awarded an OBE in 2011 for public service and his contribution to the field of workplace mediation. He chaired the panel which produced the government-backed Reach report following the untimely death of Stephen Lawrence. He was appointed as Deputy Lieutenant of Gloucestershire in 2012. He serves as a non-executive director in the NHS and is Deputy Chair at the University of the West of England. In his spare-time he is a professional bass guitar player.
Reviews
A powerful and timely book that combines practical examples with deep emotional insight, providing invaluable advice for everyone in today's modern workplaces. -- Dr Ann Limb CBE DL, Chair, The Scout Organization
Toxic is an important book and makes a powerful argument for executives to rethink about the business case for non-toxic environments. Lewis makes his points persuasively, underpinned by the evidence. -- Steve Murrells, Chief Executive, The Co-operative Group
Toxic is hugely insightful, and offers practical tips based on real examples to truly avoid or address toxic workplaces and relationships. This book reinforces the need for psychological safety in creating the right culture, and the reinforcement of the underrated but essential simple human traits of civility and respect hit you like a high speed train. This book is a must read! -- James Devine, Chief Executive, Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Toxic is an excellent guide for organisations to learn how to improve cohesion at an individual, team and organisational level. We will certainly be drawing on its content. -- Dr Neil Pease, Chief People Officer, Nottingham University Hospitals
Book Information
ISBN 9781472980083
Author Clive Lewis
Format Hardback
Page Count 272
Imprint Bloomsbury Business
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 538g