India, March 4 -- The success of any organisation rests on how well and healthy its work environment is. The workplace is a very sensitive place, be it in schools, colleges or business organizations. The employees and workers need to be motivated by their principals and bosses to do their work properly else they get demoralised.

However, when a toxic work environment engulfs an organisation, it can have disastrous consequences for both the employees and the organisation at large. A recent study found that around 40 per cent of people in the US have left jobs due to an overly stressed work environment.

Workplace violence has existed throughout history. The toxic behaviours have been allowed to fester unchecked. A few influential individu...