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The Importance of Civility
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.
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168 million people work in the U.S. every day.
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Over half of U.S. workers believe our society is uncivil.
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U.S. workers collectively experience 198 million acts of incivility per day.
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U.S. organizations collectively lose about $2 billion per day in reduced productivity and absenteeism.
Conversations Across the Aisle
Cultivating Civility in Politics
Join Emily M. Dickens, SHRM’s Chief of Staff and Head of Government Affairs as she leads a discussion with The Honorable Richard Burr and The Honorable Heidi Heitkamp on the importance of civility in the modern workplace.
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