You may have heard the terms going green, planet friendly, sustainable living, ecofriendly living, environmental sustainability, and others. All of these terms include the idea that in order for us and our descendants to enjoy a healthy, high-quality life, we need to keep our natural environment clean and healthy. Employers…
People often assume that conflict is always negative. This is not true! People are inherently different, and conflict simply happens when those differences come to light. Viewing conflict in this way can help us maximize the possible positive outcomes of the problem at hand. Equipped with a conflict resolution process,…
We should always attempt to make ethical decisions. It is possible, however, for two ethical people to make different decisions in a situation. In business, it is important that people understand ethical dilemmas and the ethical decision-making process. The Basics People typically use five different ethical standards to interpret the…
Identifying Uncivil Behavior in the Workplace Civility represents the social norms and rules that must be followed in order to positively and productively relate with others. When people hear the word “civility,” words that come to mind include respect, courtesy, tolerance, consideration, and a rational approach to conflicts. Behaviors that threaten…
Eliminate Rudeness from your Workplace Overcoming civility in the workplace can be a big challenge, especially in companies where blatant tolerance for explicit and implicit acts of rudeness is already the norm. But this doesn’t mean it’s impossible to create a civil workplace. The following are just some of the…
Uncivil Behavior that can be Toxic to the Workplace Civility represents the social norms and rules that must be followed in order to positively and productively relate with others. When people hear the word “civility,” words that come to mind include respect, courtesy, tolerance, consideration, and a rational approach to conflicts. Behaviors…
