TrainingBriefs® Civility Matters

In today’s fast-paced world, a quick social media post can lead to hurt feelings and lots of lost jobs (maybe even a lawsuit or two). Uncivil actions disrupt the workplace! Why don’t we think before we hit the enter button? What happened to the Golden Rule? What has desensitized us to the point we feel we can say or do anything… and without consequence?

According to researchers and the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission), Incivility can quickly turn into workplace harassment…creating an environment or climate of ridicule and disrespect – in which harassing behaviors are tolerated.