Workplace incivility doesn’t quite rise to the level of bullying, harassment or discrimination, which makes it harder to tackle. Here’s why it occurs and what can be done about it.
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A large proportion of Americans is willing to support leaders who would violate democratic principles.
It’s easy to perceive a political opponent as being uncivil – and that opens the door for an uncivil reply as well.
Growing alarms over a ‘rudeness epidemic’ make it seem like incivility in the workplace is on the rise. The data suggest otherwise.
Eroding civility is not just an American phenomenon; it’s global. But it’s time for a return to civility as we reflect on how we will be judged and remembered when the dust of history settles upon us.
The ability to say offensive things online on a daily basis without consequences led to new, and more toxic, norms for civic behavior.
Social media is a great way to spread science information, fast. But the online echo chamber isn’t always good at separating what’s valid from what’s not, and being prolific doesn’t make you right.
Bullying is widely talked about, but what about incivility in the workplace? It’s a wider scourge and linked to bullying, but the solutions can be simple.
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