Keeping one's sanity while trying to stay motivated in a toxic work environment with colleagues who are making your life a living hell will never be easy. Knowing the signs and what type of toxic co-workers you’re working with will help you gain a better understanding on how to best work with them and avoid conflict. So, how to deal with toxic people at work and what are some toxic employee traits? Read: 5 types of toxic coworkers from hell and how to deal with them