Jessica ChildressToxic workplaces result from negative behaviors from management and co-workers. Because toxic workplaces make employees feel drained, stressed, and undervalued, wellness professionals must play a role in transforming toxic workplaces into cultures that support employee wellbeing.

In this podcast, we speak with Jessica Childress, managing attorney and founder of the Childress Firm PLLC, an employment law firm based in Washington, D.C that represents clients in all aspects of employment law. 

Jessica is also the author of the soon to be released book, Peace: Leaving a Toxic Workplace on Your Own Terms (to be released on Jan 31, 2024), and has been featured in many publications, including Forbes, Essence, the Huffington Post, Success, and Entrepreneur.

In this podcast, you will learn:

  1. Characteristics of a toxic workplace
  2. How toxic workplaces hurt employees and employers
  3. Risks for employers who do not address toxic workplaces
  4. Action steps to fix toxic workplaces

Learn more about Jessica at: https://thechildressfirm.com/about-jessica-childress/