Leah Hollis’ work continues to gain national attention. The PBS Hour has referenced her work on why more black women are saying NO. They are saying no to enduring mental stress, no to unequal pay, no to harsh and discriminatory work conditions. Check out the link below!
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/why-black-women-are-saying-no
Across the United States, at least five states to date have declared a state of emergency. According to CNN, over 300,000 students are out of school across the world, with American institutions like Ohio State, Princeton University, and the University of Southern California moving classes to online. Conferences and flights are canceled, with tensions rising about the pandemic.
This biomedical crisis certainly has people on edge. However, let me remind people that civility belongs even here, especially in working with service employees who are treating the illness or working in places that provide janitorial products to reduce the spread.
Earlier this week, my colleague and I were at a local drug store hunting for the last can of Lysol. The schools in our area are closing, and elders have been told to self-quarantine. In our hunt, we realized the run on toilet paper, cleansers, and hand sanitizers left shelves bare. As we began our exit, we were shocked to find a man yelling at cursing at the attendant.
“ This is the ++++ plague! Why are you out of stock!”
The young lady behind the register had turned red-faced and her eyes widened.
The man continued his verbal abuse.
“I can’t believe this! Who is your manager!?”
The young attendance was still stunned with the customers in the whole store frozen in disbelief.
We all have concerns and fears, but such will not be abated in abusing each other over hand sanitizer and Lysol. Here are some things to consider:
This pandemic should remind everyone just how interconnected we are. In 2020, a number of activities can be conducted online. Course meetings, online shopping, and face time can make self- quarantines more livable. As we all ban together to ward off Covid-19, a kind word is still an anecdote to incivility.
Check out Dr. Leah P. Hollis in her recent podcast with Dr. James Wadley as they discuss her recent conference in Havana, Cuba, upcoming work, and thoughts on how we need to empathize with the humanity in each other.
Workplace bullying, workplace civility
2019 was a hallmark year for Patricia Berkly LLC. Dr. Leah Hollis has published a number of papers regarding the role of leadership in mitigating workplace bullying. Leadership really sets the tone for the organization. Also, Dr. Hollis visited a number of campuses in 2019 for trainings and keynote speeches. Higher education is recognizing that workplace bullying should be eradicated.
Below- check out her campus visits, civic events, and research that focuses on workplace bullying. If you have a professional development day, training, or keynote to address workplace civility or bullying, feel free to contact us!
Dr. Leah P. Hollis was advanced to associate professor at Morgan State University, a Carnegie Class Research 2 University. With three books on workplace bullying, and over 20 peer reviewed articles specifically on workplace bullying, Dr. Hollis is a leader in research on workplace bullying in American higher education.
This fall she has a hectic schedule with a commitment to Duke University Medical School for a keynote speech. Also, she will give a talk on masculinity and workplace bullying in Havana, Cuba. Her future work will examine diversity issues and workplace bullying, along with health issues and workplace bullying.
CONGRATULATIONS! Dr. Leah Hollis!