Arsenic and Lace: Unpacking Toxicity in the Workplace

Sonja Pasquantonio 
Instructor: Sonja Pasquantonio 
Date: Wednesday February 4, 2026
Time:

12:00 PM PST | 03:00 PM EST

Duration: 60 Minutes
Webinar Id: 25474

Price Details

Live Webinar
$150. One Attendee
$290. Unlimited Attendees
Recorded Webinar
$190. One Attendee
$390. Unlimited Attendees
Combo Offers   (Live + Recorded)
$289 $340   One Attendee
$599 $680   Unlimited Attendees

Unlimited Attendees: Any number of participants

Recorded Version: Unlimited viewing for 6 months (Access information will be emailed 24 hours after the completion of live webinar)

Overview:

This topic explores the significant costs of failing to address workplace toxicity, emphasizing its impact on both individuals and organizational performance.

Participants will learn about the various ways toxic behavior can manifest in the workplace, from subtle actions to overt misconduct. The course also delves into the root causes of toxic behaviors, helping leaders and teams understand the underlying issues driving negative dynamics.

Finally, participants will gain valuable skills in empathizing with affected individuals, setting clear boundaries, and establishing best practices for creating a healthier, more supportive work environment.

Why you should Attend:

Organizations incur significant costs in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding, but the cost of allowing toxicity to persist in the workplace can be even more damaging-affecting individuals, operations, and overall performance. Learn how to identify the signs of a toxic employee or environment, address the issues effectively, and empower those impacted. This series of best practices, grounded in psychology and human-centered HR design, offers actionable strategies to diffuse toxic situations and foster a healthier, more supportive workplace culture.

Areas Covered in the Session:

  • Identify the impact of unresolved workplace toxicity: Understand the long-term consequences of failing to address toxic behavior, including its effects on employee well-being, team performance, and overall organizational health
  • Recognize the signs and causes of toxic behavior: Learn to identify the various ways toxic behaviors manifest in the workplace and explore the root causes that contribute to these negative dynamics
  • Develop strategies for managing toxicity: Gain practical skills in empathizing with affected individuals, setting boundaries, and applying best practices to effectively mitigate and prevent toxic behavior in the workplace

Who Will Benefit:

  • All

Speaker Profile
Sonja Pasquantonio is the VP of Human Resources, Training, and Development at Connecticut Public Broadcasting, Inc. She has over 30-years of experience in various Human Resources roles spanning government, non-profit, and quasi-public agencies. Sonja offers training courses in many areas.? She’s also an Adjunct Professor at University of Arizona’s Global Campus (UAGC).? Sonja also sits on the Public Media Business Association Board of Directors as their Vice Chair.? She has dual master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and English.?

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