Many companies have successfully integrated virtual workspaces into their operations, even after the pandemic. This innovative work setup has empowered numerous employees to work from the comfort of their homes or other preferred locations. While it has undoubtedly facilitated business growth post-pandemic, it has also unfortunately given rise to a trend of harassment in these…
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Why Microaggressions Hurt
In every workplace, it is not uncommon to hear subtle insults directed towards someone, especially regarding their group identity. These are known as microaggressions. They can have a significant impact on the workplace environment, affecting morale, productivity, and even leading to legal issues. While people react differently towards these microaggressions, some may react negatively because…
How to Manage Abusive Conduct While Working Remote
Since the pandemic required companies to switch to remote working, it has become a crucial tool for business operations. However, some employees abuse their remote privileges, affecting the entire team’s productivity and morale. Given this trend, employers must now actively check in with their remote employees regularly and stop any form of abusive conduct. This…
Am I The Toxic One at Work?
A toxic coworker can significantly disrupt the team’s productivity in every workplace. They often need to catch up, causing others to pick up their slack. Moreover, they tend to challenge others’ opinions and are reluctant to see things differently, further complicating the work environment. There are numerous reasons why a person may exhibit toxic behaviour…
STOP a Colleague from Harassing You
No matter what industry you are in or the type of workplace you have, there is always a case of workplace harassment reported. From simple bullying and discrimination to sexual harassment, every instance of workplace harassment affects the entire workplace. Unfortunately, victims tend to clam up when harassment happens to them because they don’t know…
10 Ways to Establish Healthy Boundaries at Work
With technology now an integral part of any business, separating work from one’s personal life is becoming more challenging. One has to check their work email or internal messaging system through their phone or computer, and it is more likely that they will continue working even if they are at home. However, doing this practice…
How to Deal with Weight Bias and Discrimination At Work
Many companies are trying to make their workspaces safe for all employees to stop workplace bias. However, these efforts do not focus on certain types of preferences; one is weight bias and discrimination. Weight bias pertains to people’s negative attitudes regarding weight-related topics and appears through their prejudices and stereotypes. Some also overtly show their…
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