Navigating a Toxic Workplace For Dummies

Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 12:00 pm CT

BizLibrary is known for delivering practical, high-impact learning with industry experts and this time, we’re bringing you something special! Catherine Mattice, one of our trusted course authors and a leading voice on workplace culture, was invited by Wiley Publishing to write Navigating a Toxic Workplace For Dummies, part of their 35-year-old infamous “For Dummies” series. Now, she’s joining us for an exclusive webinar to explore the realities of toxic workplaces – why they happen, how they persist, and what you can do to start creating real change.

Catherine will introduce a simple, powerful model for understanding workplace culture, helping you pinpoint exactly where your organization may need a shift. Plus, we will be giving away copies of Navigating a Toxic Workplace For Dummies to a few lucky attendees! Don’t miss your chance to learn, laugh, and level up your culture strategy.

Want to know how to fix a toxic environment? You’ll have to grab the book! (Seriously – pre-order it now and get an invite to her virtual book launch party where she will be joined by Garry Ridge, former CEO of WD-40 and champion of workplace culture.)

Brought to you by your presenters

Catherine Mattice
Founder and CEO
Civility Partners
Catherine Mattice, MA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, is the founder/CEO of Civility Partners, a consulting firm focused on helping organizations create respectful workplace cultures and specializing in turning around toxic cultures. Civility Partners’ clients range from Fortune 500s to small businesses across many industries. Catherine is an HR thought-leader who has appeared in such venues as TEDx, USA Today, Bloomberg, CNN, NPR, and many other national news outlets as an expert. She’s an award-winning speaker, author and blogger, and has 50+ courses reaching global audiences on LinkedIn Learning. Catherine’s award-winning book, BACK OFF! Your Kick-Ass Guide to Ending Bullying at Work, was hailed by international leadership guru, Ken Blanchard, as, “the most comprehensive and valuable handbook on the topic." Her latest book, Navigating Toxic Work Environments For Dummies (Wiley), is due out in June 2025.

FAQ

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A. We use ON24 as our webinar platform.

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Q. How do I listen in to the webinars?
A. To listen in, you will need a pair of headphones or computer speakers. We do not provide a dial-in number for attendees.

Q. How early can I join the webinar?
A. The webinar room will open 15 minutes before the webinar starts.

Q. Do you recommend a certain browser to watch the webinar?
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Q. Do you offer credits for your webinars?
A. Yes, most of our webinars are approved for one hour of HRCI and SHRM general credit. In order to be approved for credits, you must attend at least 50 minutes of the webinar.

Q. How do I know if the webinar is approved for credits?
A. If a webinar is approved for SHRM or HRCI general credits, the registration page will have the SHRM and HRCI badges at the bottom of the page. If you have any questions regarding credits, email kmiller@bizlibrary.com.

Q. How will I receive my HRCI and SHRM certificate?
A. If you have attended for 50 minutes of an approved webinar, there are a few ways you can obtain your certificate. First, you can download the certificate from a widget in our platform. If you forget to download the certificate during the webinar, an email will be sent with the certificate about 2 hours after the webinar is complete.

Q. If I’m not able to watch the webinar at the live time, can I watch it later?
A. Yes! We understand that you might not be able to watch the webinar at the live time, so we offer our webinars on demand. On-demand webinars are available up until 12 months after the initial live webinar date.

Q. What if I am having trouble accessing the webinar?
A. The webinar room will open 15 minutes before the live time. If you are still having issues attending, email kmiller@bizlibrary.com.