40 Ominous Signs Of A Toxic Organization Culture

A company’s core values are what keeps them from tumbling down. Credit: Shutterstock

18. The Core Values Are Not How The Company Actually Functions

Nearly every company claims to have “core values”. They will probably have a poster hanging in the break room too. However, if you see this list, and none of those values actually match up with the reality of the situation, it is a sign that the company is not functioning very well.

Leaders should be following a company’s core values at all times. Credit: Burst by Shopify

Sometimes, the company may have the best intentions, and you are just working with a bad manager. If you are working for a private business owner, they should have written their own core values. This can be a difficult situation for anyone to work in. You could always discuss this with your boss privately. If the problems persist, you could talk to HR.