4 steps to talk to your boss about a toxic co-worker

Leadership development firm Fierce Inc. discovered in a survey that over half of Americans ignore toxic colleagues. Less than a quarter confront them.

"When it comes to toxic behavior, a lot is at stake," Fierce Executive Vice President Stacey Engle said. "Ignoring the issue will cost an organization and its employees by negatively impacting morale, productivity and well-being."

Engle suggested four steps you can take to have a productive talk with your boss about a toxic co-worker.

1. Know your issue

2. Schedule a time

3. Prepare yourself

4. Discuss a next step

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