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The Times of India
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TOI Lifestyle Desk | TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Have a toxic boss? Tips from top performers to help you sail through

Many researchers have explained how employees are going for therapy to cope with toxic bosses. In a recent study, The Harris Poll questioned 1,233 American workers, and 29% of them, or over one-third, said they resorted to therapy to deal with their toxic bosses. A boss or supervisor who has demonstrated any toxic habits, such as micromanaging, taking credit for others' work, establishing unreasonable expectations, acting impolitely, or being unapproachable, is referred to as a "toxic boss."

They have talked about how a toxic boss might be a major factor in your mental health declining. For instance, it was found that quite a number of employees quit their jobs because of toxic bosses. Numerous studies have suggested that increased stress and anxiety at the workplace due to toxic bosses have contributed to cardiovascular issues, compromised immunity, and rise in cholesterol. Here are some signs that you’re dealing with a poor work environment with a toxic boss:

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