Does My Workplace Have Toxic Markers?

Some workplace problems become so familiar that people stop questioning them. Condescending comments, favoritism, intimidation, and unresolved conflict can become part of the daily routine. This checklist helps you take a closer look at what is happening.

Created by Aleasa Word of A. Word & Company, this practical guide includes 30 observable workplace markers across six areas:

• Communication and everyday respect
• Speaking up and raising concerns
• Leadership and accountability
• Workload and boundaries
• Trust, fairness, and belonging
• Conflict and emotional escalation

You’ll find space to reflect on specific examples, guidance for understanding patterns, and practical next steps.

Ideal for employees, managers, HR professionals, and organizational leaders who want to recognize concerns and encourage more respectful working relationships.

Download your checklist and begin identifying the behaviors that deserve attention.

An educational reflection tool, not a diagnostic or validated workplace assessment.