Workplace incivility against women in STEM: Insights and best practices

Mahima Saxena, Timothy Adam Geiselman and Sheng Zhang

Business Horizons, 2019, vol. 62, issue 5, 589-594

Abstract: As demonstrated by both empirical and non-empirical research, women are more likely than men to be a target of workplace incivility. This manifests in a variety of negative outcomes for female employees, including turnover intentions, poor performance, and higher levels of stress. The problem is exacerbated for women in STEM fields due to factors unique to these industries. Herein, we outline the unique characteristics of STEM organizations that can foster the creation and sustenance of an atmosphere promoting workplace incivility against female employees. Then, we provide five best practice recommendations geared toward reducing incivility, improving work climate, and promoting overall retention of women in STEM.

Keywords: Workplace incivility; Women in STEM; Women at work; Women in business; Civility training (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bushor.2019.05.005

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