A typical workship will cover:

From unprofessional treatment because of gender or race, to throwaway remarks about grey hair or home décor on Zoom calls, to being given a nickname without permission, many employees are on the receiving end of microaggressions and other incivilities at work. No matter how harmless perpetrators may think these are, the evidence is they can create a hostile environment, constitute discrimination or harassment, and lead to problems with mental health and wellbeing. Ignoring micro-level behaviours stores up macro-level problems down the line.

What we’ll cover:

• Understand what constitutes a microaggression or everyday act of incivility;

• Appreciate the short and long-term negative impact of microaggressions and incivilities;

• Reflect on their own personal microaggressions and unthinking everyday behaviours with a downside;

• Be introduced to the concept of ‘fragility’ and its relevance to microaggressions and incivility;

• Explore and establish personal and professional boundaries;

• Practice challenging people perpetrating microaggressions and low-level incivilities in a safe and supportive environment; and

• Identify practical actions to create a healthier, more inclusive working environment.