Culture The dangerous ripple effect of dark personalities at work Rewarding the toxicity of narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy comes at a price, new research warns. But can the “dark triad” be harnessed for good? iStock.com/SvetaZi Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Monday 20 April 2026 In most corporate mission statements, “dark personality traits” are unlikely to feature in the list of desired attributes. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Culture Devil in a suit: how to spot a corporate psychopath DEI Why can’t the UK’s financial sector seem to promote women? Culture Why saying “Well done!” might stop your best staff from walking Harassment Fearful bosses shy away from relationship building with junior colleagues