One type of hostile work environment is employee intimidation. A hostile work environment can have severe mental affects upon an employee. A workplace where there is frequent gossiping is often considered hostile. A hostile work environment that is not remedied can escalate into full-on violence.Creating a hostile workplace is often grounds for termination. Unreasonable bosses can create a hostile work environment. Sexual harassment often makes it difficult for employees to come to work. hostile work environment can have severe mental affects upon an employee. A workplace where there is frequent gossiping is often considered hostile. A hostile work environment that is not remedied can escalate into full-on violence.