Rudeness is an epidemic costing industry millions a year. Indeed, what society seems to be gaining in terms of both knowledge and technological advancement, it’s losing out on basic social values that directly impact the bottom line.
To address the growing problem of incivility in the work setting, this session introduces the concept of civility, its importance to a company, as well as its typical causes and effects. Skills needed to effectively practice civil behavior, as well as different ways organizations can systematize civility in the workplace will also be discussed.
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
It is important that both managers and employees develop a shared and specific understanding of respectful words and behavior. Understand the relationship between perceived respect and organizational performance. To address the growing problem of incivility in the work setting, this session introduces the concept of civility, its importance to a company, as well as its typical causes and effects. Skills needed to effectively practice civil behavior, as well as different ways organizations can systematize civility in the workplace will also be discussed.
AREA COVERED
- Definition of civility
- Understand the costs of incivility
- Identify the rewards of civility in the workplace
- Learn ways of practicing basic etiquette the workplace
- Identify what behaviors can be considered uncivil
- Identify the benefits of practicing civility in the workplace
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Define civility, understand its causes, and enumerate at least three of its behavioral indicators.
- Understand the costs of incivility within the workplace
- Understand the rewards of civility within the workplace.
- Learn practical ways of practicing workplace etiquette, including the proper use of greetings, respect, involvement, and political correctness.
- Learn how having a civil workplace will increase productivity and employee retention
- Learn skills in diagnosing the causes of uncivil behavior.
- Learn facilitative communication skills.
WHO WILL BENEFIT?
- Recruiters, Managers, Supervisors and employees
It is important that both managers and employees develop a shared and specific understanding of respectful words and behavior. Understand the relationship between perceived respect and organizational performance. To address the growing problem of incivility in the work setting, this session introduces the concept of civility, its importance to a company, as well as its typical causes and effects. Skills needed to effectively practice civil behavior, as well as different ways organizations can systematize civility in the workplace will also be discussed.
- Definition of civility
- Understand the costs of incivility
- Identify the rewards of civility in the workplace
- Learn ways of practicing basic etiquette the workplace
- Identify what behaviors can be considered uncivil
- Identify the benefits of practicing civility in the workplace
- Define civility, understand its causes, and enumerate at least three of its behavioral indicators.
- Understand the costs of incivility within the workplace
- Understand the rewards of civility within the workplace.
- Learn practical ways of practicing workplace etiquette, including the proper use of greetings, respect, involvement, and political correctness.
- Learn how having a civil workplace will increase productivity and employee retention
- Learn skills in diagnosing the causes of uncivil behavior.
- Learn facilitative communication skills.
- Recruiters, Managers, Supervisors and employees
Speaker Profile
Deborah Covin Wilson
Deborah Covin Wilson, CPLP SHRM-SCP, SPHR, is the keynote speaker at ComplianceKey. She is the recently retired director of organizational development and consulting services, a unit in human resources administration at Georgia State University. With more than 25 years in higher education, she was responsible for training, employee engagement programs, strategic planning, HR communications, and organization development services. Deborah was involved in several University System of Georgia Board of Regents initiatives: She served as chair of the Tuition Assistance Program committee, a member of the Executive Leadership Institute Advisory Committee, and a steering committee member of the Accelerated Leadership Academy.Deborah …
Upcoming Webinars
Handbook Overhaul 2026: Compliance, OBBB Act & Beyond
Fostering a Culture of Respect: Eliminating Gossip, Rumour…
Excel Spreadsheets; Develop and Validate for 21 CFR Part 11…
Paying and Receiving Payments for Referrals: You Can Go to …
Tattoos, hijabs, piercings, and pink hair: The challenges …
Ten Red Flags that Signal Financial Distress in Business Cu…
Excel + AI: The Smart User's Guide to Faster, Easier Work w…
The Age-Inclusive Workplace: How to Lead and Work Across Ge…
The Importance of the first 5 seconds when presenting
The New W4 - How to Assist Employees with Proper Completion…
Transforming Anger And Conflict Into Collaborative Problem …
4-Hour Virtual Seminar on Management Skills For New Managers
Microsoft Excel PivotTables: Basics of Data Analysis for Bu…
Supervisor Excellence: Skills to Lead High-Performing Teams
Tools for New Managers: Connecting with Employees to Optimi…
Fatal Errors Employers Make When Updating Employee Handbook…
The Manager’s Playbook for Leading After Layoffs: Quickly R…
Conquer Toxic People - Learn To Protect Yourself And Get Yo…
Elevate Your Workplace Wellness: 10 Critical Wellness Facto…
Thriving in a Hybrid Workplace: Keys to Leadership and Team…
Excel - Lists and Tables - A Beginner's Guide to Managing L…
Launch Your Career: The Ultimate Guide for Emerging Profess…
Mastering Performance Management: Strategies for Continuous…
Pivot tables beginner to advanced + 20 advanced Pivot table…
Gossip-Free: Leadership Techniques to Quell Office Chatter
Strategic ways to build your professional brand
Rewiring Your Emotional Triggers: Leading with Clarity and …
AI Fundamentals for All Leaders and Managers: How to Work S…
The $1M Mistake: EEOC Discrimination Claims Employers Make …
ChatGPT Jumpstart From intro to Download to Personal Assist…
Using Claude in Excel for Productivity, Automation & Data A…
2-Hour Virtual Seminar on the 6 Most Common Problems in FDA…
Do's and Don'ts of Documenting Employee Behaviour, Performa…
Why EBITDA Doesn't Spell Cash Flow and What Does?
HIPAA Compliance in 2026 — Practical Strategies for Breach …
FDA Regulation of Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning
How to Write Procedures to Avoid Human Errors
Secrets Of Psychology - Why People Do The Things They Do
AI in B2B Marketing: What Your Compliance Team Needs to Know