JOURNAL ARTICLE

Research: Incivility at Work Silences Everyone, But Especially Women.

  • Published In: Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2025. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Bain, Kristin; Coll, Kathryn; Kreps, Tamar A.; Tenney, Elizabeth R. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses how incivility at work can lead to women choosing to remain silent, especially when they anticipate gender backlash. Research shows that women may withhold ideas more than men in uncivil work environments due to the perceived risks associated with speaking up. The study highlights the importance of addressing incivility in organizations to ensure that all employees, regardless of gender, feel safe to share their ideas and contribute to innovation. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Harvard Business Review Digital Articles. 2025/01, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Business and Management
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:182809395
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