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Microaggression

Defusing the hidden drama in the workplace

by OTREMBA J
Microaggression Whether intentional or unintentional, microaggressions communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative slights and insults toward a person or group. Photo: Adobe Stock
Published in July 2024 - Page 15

Ever walked into work, coffee in hand, feeling ready to conquer the world, only to be greeted with a “compliment” that feels more like a slap? Welcome to the world of microaggressions: those tiny, often unintentional, comments or actions that can deflate your balloon faster than you can say “Monday morning.”

Think of microaggressions as the stealthy underminers of the workplace, lurking in the shadows of casual conversation and seemingly benign interactions. We

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