CULTS

I came across the website for a university based in Massachussetts that has a surprisingly in-depth section dealing with avoiding cults at the university.
It lists all recognised religious groups before asking the following questions to help students determine if they're being targeted by a cult:

Source: http://www.tufts.edu/chaplaincy/chaplain/cults.html

Some Things to Look Out For

Some religious groups attempt to pressure individuals to accept religious beliefs which they do not already practice. If you become concerned about a group you have joined, observe the group's responses to you and how you feel. If you are sometimes uncomfortable or find a number of the following statements true about a group with which you are becoming involved, you should seek advice from a trusted person, outside of this group, and reconsider your involvement.

1. Does the group seem too perfect? Do people agree and accept all orders cheerfully?
2. In the group, do you find yourself without enough private time? enough nourishment? enough sleep?
3. Does the group claim to have "all the answers" to your problems? Does the group make claims they can't fulfill?
4. Does the group make it difficult to place phone calls, receive letters, visit with old friends, or discuss your thoughts with people you trust who are not in the group?
5. Does the group say that your parents and friends cannot understand or help you with religious matters?
6. Is it unacceptable to have doubts about what the group teaches or does? Is doubt seen as a sign of weakness?
7. Does the group view all aspects of your former life as bad? Is the group reluctant to accept you as you are? Do you feel pressure to change?
8. Is it proper to deceive people for the sake of the group?
9. Are you uncomfortable with the group's attitude towards women or a particular racial or ethnic group?
10.Does the group encourage you to put their meetings before all other commitments, including studying?

Now ask yourself - what happens when you apply questions 2, 6, 8, 9 and 10 to your workplace?