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Managing Toxic & Other Employees Who Have Attitude Issues

Managing Toxic & Other Employees Who Have Attitude Issues webinar instructor Pete Tosh
Instructor

Pete Tosh

Live Session Details

Date

Wednesday, September 23 2026

Time

01:00 PM PDT | 04:00 PM EDT

Duration

60 minutes

Webinar ID

WEB2608011
Webinar content

Description

Overview

Every organization encounters employees whose negative attitudes or disruptive behaviors can undermine morale, reduce productivity, and create conflict within teams. Whether it's chronic negativity, resistance to change, gossip, disrespect, poor accountability, or unprofessional conduct, these behaviors can quickly affect workplace culture and organizational performance if left unaddressed.

This practical webinar equips managers, supervisors, HR professionals, and business leaders with the knowledge and tools to identify, address, and manage difficult workplace behaviors effectively and consistently. Participants will learn how to distinguish between performance problems and behavioral issues, conduct productive coaching conversations, document concerns appropriately, and apply corrective action while maintaining professionalism and legal compliance.

Through practical strategies, real-world case studies, and proven leadership techniques, attendees will gain the confidence to manage challenging employee situations, strengthen team dynamics, and foster a more respectful and productive workplace.

Why You Should Attend

Ignoring toxic behaviors can lead to decreased employee engagement, increased turnover, lower productivity, and potential legal or employee relations issues. Addressing these challenges early and consistently helps protect workplace culture while improving individual and team performance.

This webinar provides practical guidance for managing difficult employees in a fair, constructive, and legally sound manner.

By attending, you will learn how to:

  • Identify behaviors that negatively impact workplace performance and culture

  • Distinguish between attitude issues and performance deficiencies

  • Address disruptive behavior through effective coaching and communication

  • Conduct difficult conversations with confidence and professionalism

  • Document behavioral concerns and corrective actions appropriately

  • Apply discipline consistently while reducing organizational risk

  • Foster a culture of accountability, respect, and professionalism

Who Will Benefit

This webinar is ideal for:

  • HR Directors and HR Managers

  • Human Resources Professionals

  • Supervisors and Team Leaders

  • Department Managers

  • Operations Managers

  • Business Owners

  • Employee Relations Professionals

  • Project Managers

  • Executives

  • Anyone responsible for supervising or coaching employees

Areas Covered in the Session

  • Identifying Toxic Workplace Behaviors and Their Organizational Impact

  • Understanding the Root Causes of Negative Attitudes and Disruptive Conduct

  • Differentiating Performance Issues from Behavioral Problems

  • Coaching Employees Toward Positive Behavioral Change

  • Conducting Difficult Conversations with Confidence and Professionalism

  • Setting Clear Expectations and Holding Employees Accountable

  • Documentation Best Practices and Progressive Discipline

  • Managing Conflict While Maintaining Team Morale

  • Legal and HR Considerations When Addressing Behavioral Issues

  • Creating a Positive, Respectful, and High-Performance Workplace Culture

Instructor details

Meet Your Speaker

Pete Tosh

Founder

The Focus Group

<p>Pete Tosh is Founder of The Focus Group, a management consulting and training firm that assists organizations in sustaining profitable growth by maximizing leadership effectiveness, implementing strategic HR initiatives and strategic planning</p>

<p>The Focus Group has provided these consulting and training services to manufacturing and service organizations across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and the Middle East.&nbsp;<strong>Pete has worked closely with the leadership teams of organizations such as Exxon, Brinks, Cracker Barrel, EMC, State Farm, Marriott, N.C.I. and Freddie Mac.</strong></p>

<p><strong>Pete has conducted numerous corporate investigations to include addressing issues such as: time clock violations, the use of alcohol and drugs on the job, vendor supplier conflicts of interest, physicians diverting prescriptions, attempted takeover of a CEO, race discrimination, sexual harassment and discrimination, and sexual affairs in the workplace</strong></p>

<p>Before founding his firm years ago, Pete held corporate leadership positions in Human Resources and Quality functions, including the V.P. of Human Resources and Quality with Allied Signal, Imperial Chemical Industries, Reynolds Metals, Charter Medical, and Access Integrated Networks.</p>

<p>Pete frequently facilitates various leadership development programs for organizations such as the American Management Association. Employees from over 3,000 organizations have benefited from Pete&rsquo;s experience and perspective. Pete is co-author of&nbsp;<em>Leading Your Organization to the Next Level: the Core Disciplines of Sustained Profitable Growth.</em></p>

<p>Pete holds a B.A. degree in Psychology from Emory and Henry University and Masters degrees in both Business Administration and Industrial Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University.</p>

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