In the US, over 38 million people quit their jobs in 2021, and this trend is continuing. This exodus has been coined The Great Resignation, and one of the leading reasons that people are leaving their jobs is due to toxic company culture. But sometimes it’s hard to know you’re in one when you’re so close to it. So, here are ten signs to look out for and some guidance on what to do about it.

The Great Resignation is still going strong, with millions of people across the US leaving their jobs every month. On January 11th, MIT Sloan released a study identifying toxic work culture as the leading cause behind this trend. If your company is experiencing high turnover, you may want to consider how to better promote DE&I, respect your employees, and set standards for ethical behavior.

There’s a lot of speculation about what’s causing the Great Resignation, but one thing is clear: people are leaving their jobs in record numbers and companies are struggling to fill roles. To survive (and thrive), employers need to hire for mission and values alignment, write job descriptions that attract the best candidates, invest in the employees they already have, and hire from within.