You already know what it feels like to be on the receiving end of workplace “drama.” Complaints about rudeness, tension between team members, and employees quietly disengaging are all part of the daily grind.
You know it’s expensive. You know it’s draining for you to deal with it.
What you may not know is just how much it’s happening.
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4 Strategies to Infiltrate Civility Into Your Global Organization
At its core, civility is the foundation of a thriving culture. It shapes how people communicate, lead, resolve tension, and show up, especially when challenges arise.
Civility doesn’t look the same everywhere, however. What feels respectful in one culture might come across as distant in another. Some teams value directness, while others lean toward diplomacy. Leaders bring their own styles.…
Is It Okay To Bully AI?
According to a Pew Research Center study, 79% of Americans interact with artificial intelligence (AI) almost constantly or several times a day. Gartner predicts that by 2026, 80% of enterprises will be using generative AI in some form. That means we’re not just working alongside AI. We’re living with it.
Someone tagged me in a LinkedIn post recently, where she…
What Exactly is Civility vs. Incivility?
August is National Civility Month!
Civility has recently climbed to the top of search trends, and with SHRM’s #CivilityAtWork initiative, the conversation is gaining real traction. But here’s the question: do you truly understand what civility means in the workplace? And do you know how to build a culture of civility?
We’ve been building positive workplace cultures for nearly two…
Is your workforce survey measuring the right things?
Many HR leaders rely on employee surveys to gauge the health of the workplace culture, but not all surveys are created equal. Whether you’re using an engagement survey, a Great Place to Work® survey, or another tool, the question is: Are you gathering the right data?
In our 16 years of experience helping almost 300 organizations build better workplace cultures,…
Conscious Unbossing: Why Gen Z Is Saying “No Thanks” to Leadership Roles
According to DDI’s Global Leadership Forecast 2025, 80% of HR professionals lack confidence in their leadership pipelines. CEOs are just as concerned, ranking “developing the next generation of leaders” among their top four worries.
Gen Z is shaking things up. They’re 1.7 times more likely than other generations to step away from leadership roles to protect their well-being. Over…
The Workplace Culture Model Every Leader Needs to Know
We all want a workplace where people feel seen, heard, and valued. But building that kind of culture takes more than good intentions and inspirational posters. It demands a clear-eyed look at how people behave, how leaders lead, and how the organization itself either supports or hinders inclusivity and respect.
At Civility Partners, we know that a great workplace…
Unlocking Data on the Plant Floor: Why It’s Still So Hard and Why It Matters
In a world full of smart sensors, cloud platforms, and real-time dashboards, it seems like capturing operational data from the manufacturing floor should be easy. But for many ag manufacturers, it’s still one of the toughest challenges they face. Why? Because too often, the numbers we rely on, cost of goods sold, productivity rates, labor efficiency, are built on estimates,…
Why Hustling Harder Isn’t the Answer and What to Do Instead
You’ve worked hard to build your business. You’ve taken on clients, stayed up late figuring things out, but even with all that effort, it…
From Desperation to Determination: Reflecting on 16 Years of Growth
I just got an email from a spammer offering SEO help for my very old website — www.NoWorkplaceBullies.com. I hadn’t thought about that site in ages, so I typed in the link… and there it was. The original website I built the day I started my business — though it wasn’t called Civility Partners yet.
Seeing it brought back…