Managing Toxic & Other Employees Who Have Attitude Issues
Pete Tosh
Live Session Details
Date
Wednesday, September 23 2026Time
01:00 PM PDT | 04:00 PM EDTDuration
60 minutesWebinar ID
WEB2608011
Date
Wednesday, September 23 2026Time
01:00 PM PDT | 04:00 PM EDTDuration
60 minutesWebinar ID
WEB2608011Every 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.
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.
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
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
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
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. <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’s experience and perspective. Pete is co-author of <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>