Tempers Are Hot Leading Up to Election Day. We Must Practice Civility, Especially at Work.
Commentary by Johnny C. Taylor Jr. for U.S. News
The Importance of Civility in the U.S.
Practicing civil behavior establishes a safe and empathetic environment where individuals can contribute their best ideas, knowing they will be heard and valued.
Civility is more than making others feel comfortable; it's about creating a dynamic, diverse, and productive workplace where everyone can thrive.
161M
161 million people work in the U.S. every day.
58%
Over half of U.S. workers believe our society is uncivil.
202M
U.S. workers collectively experience 202 million acts of incivility per day.
2B
U.S. organizations collectively lose about $2 billion per day in reduced productivity and absenteeism.
Every voice makes a difference. Have you been civil today?
Fostering Civil Conversations at Work
SHRM and Inclusivv have created exclusive resources to empower SHRM members to foster civil conversations at work. Watch the Video Tutorial and download the Host Guide to learn proven techniques, essential mindsets and effective frameworks to engage in open and honest conversations.
Inclusivv provides civility trainings and workshops to help organizations build cultures of trust, inclusion and respect through meaningful conversations.
Fostering Civil Conversations at Work
SHRM and Inclusivv have created exclusive resources to empower SHRM members to foster civil conversations at work. Watch the Video Tutorial and download the Host Guide to learn proven techniques, essential mindsets, and effective frameworks to engage in open and honest conversations.
Inclusivv provides civility trainings and workshops to help organizations build cultures of trust, inclusion, and respect through meaningful conversations.
These resources are only available for SHRM Members. Please sign in to your account to access.
Facilitating Open Dialogue with Your Team
Access this free, web-based tool from SHRM and Rising Team to facilitate a team activity for fostering civil and open dialogue:
- Developed from SHRM leadership research on civility
- 30 to 60 minute exercise based on team size
- Builds trust and connection
- Suitable for in-person and remote teams
- Ideal for all levels, from executives to frontline
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