According to a study conducted by Mental Health First Aid England<\/a>, based on responses from 2,000 employees, almost one third of employees (31%) faced at least one form of microaggression or discriminatory behavior from their managers over the last six months.<\/p>\n 66% of employees aged 18-34 reported experiencing exclusionary acts from their managers in comparison to 38% of employees aged 45-64.<\/p>\n On the other hand, 47% of white British individuals faced discriminatory acts from employers, a case that rose to 57% for Asian and Asian British employees and an alarming 72% for black or black British employees.<\/p>\n As a result of microaggressions and discriminatory behavior from managers, almost one out of five respondents admitted that such experience proved detrimental to their mental health, while one out of seven even considered quitting their job.<\/p>\n Additionally, over one out of seven employees felt that the acts of microaggression from their managers prevented them from staying true to their authentic selves at work.<\/p>\n The employees\u2019 inability to stay faithful to their authentic selves at work could be attributed to their managers making derogatory comments on their age, work patterns, personal life, physical and mental health, or mispronouncing and misspelling their names on purpose.<\/p>\n Other exclusionary acts from managers include employees not being given credit for the work they\u2019ve done, sarcasm, or biased managers favoring certain colleagues over others.<\/p>\n Whether it\u2019s addressing the issue to your managers or self-care, there are ways for employees to cope with microaggressions and discrimination after being affected by derogatory actions from their managers. Below are the key methods for employees to cope with such experiences:<\/p>\n If your manager is acting in a derogatory manner toward you, it’s crucial to maintain your composure and bring up the matter with your manager as soon as you feel ready to do so.<\/p>\n You can start by thinking about making an appointment with your manager in person during the day so that you can talk to them in private or, if face-to-face communication is not possible, you can also write them a personal text message or email.<\/p>\n You can then use I <\/strong>statements and proceed with \u201cWhen you said this, <\/em>I <\/em><\/strong>felt hurt\u2026..\u201d<\/em> or \u201cThis upset me because\u2026.\u201d<\/em> and explain. By addressing the issue respectfully to your manager, you can help your manager understand the impact of their microaggression against you in a straightforward way.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re experiencing microaggression or discrimination at work, it\u2019s important to prioritize self-care. You can start by reaching out to your colleagues, your friends from outside, family members, or seeking help from a mental health professional to process the experience.<\/p>\n By processing the derogatory experience with friends, family members, or a mental health professional, employees can avoid accumulating negativity and detrimental feelings.<\/p>\n From establishing clear procedures to educating yourself, managers can play a part in addressing microaggressions and discrimination in the workplace. Below are ways for managers to help address the issue.<\/p>\n Before you can start addressing the issue of microaggressions and discrimination in the workplace, you first need to understand what microaggressions and their impact are. While subtle, such derogatory behavior can seriously offend employees and affect their ability to work productively.<\/p>\n By properly educating yourself about workplace microaggressions and discrimination as well as their impacts, managers can efficiently address the issue and understand the employees.<\/p>\n To contribute to addressing the issue of microaggressions, establish a clear procedure in which employees can report such incidents. This will guarantee that employees\u2019 opinions are valued, and that their concerns are addressed with seriousness and confidentiality.<\/p>\n In conclusion, microaggressions and discrimination in workplaces are a true hidden danger for employees. As you can see, based on reported statistics, derogatory behavior such as biased preferences or personal comments can really prove detrimental in the form of demotivation.<\/p>\n By taking measures such as educating yourself about the impact of microaggressions and discrimination as well as establishing a clear procedure for employees to report in the event of such incidents, however, managers can minimize workplace toxicity and contribute to a healthy work-life balance.<\/p>\n Known as a global health insurance broker and employee benefits specialist, Pacific Prime has 20 years of experience matching expats and locals to their health insurance plan<\/a> of choice as well as offering guidance on employee benefits solutions<\/a> to ensure employees\u2019 voices are heard.<\/p>\n If you have any further questions, please get in touch with us<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Corporate](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacificprime.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/PPUK-blog-banners-1138x493-px_02-07.jpg?resize=700%2C303&ssl=1\")
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\nToxic Work Environment: The Various Acts of Microaggression and Discriminatory Behavior on Employees by their Managers<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nDemographics: The Percentage of Affected Employees<\/h3>\n
Impact of Microaggressions and Discriminatory Behavior on Employees<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nFor Employees: Coping with Microaggressions and Discrimination<\/h2>\n
Calmly Address the Derogatory Actions<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nPrioritize Self-Care<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nFor Managers: Addressing Microaggressions and Discrimination<\/h2>\n
Educating Yourself About Workplace Microaggressions and Discriminations<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nEstablish a Clear Reporting Procedure<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nConclusion<\/h2>\n
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