Summary: <a href="http://complianceandethics.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Compliance-Perspectives-Cover-Art.jpg"></a><br> Civility in the workplace is something most, but not all, would agree makes for a better work environment. But, what about the impact on compliance?<br> In his book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/CIVILITY-Business-Approach-Boosting-Results/dp/0692601570/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503945983&sr=8-1&keywords=paskoff+civility+rules">Civility Rules</a>, long-time labor and employment attorney Stephen Paskoff, who is a former trial attorney for the EEOC, argues that civility plays a critical role in ensuring ethical, compliant behavior. He observes, “The path from the merely disruptive to outright abusive behaviors is a well-traveled route to illegal actions.”<br> In this podcast Stephen discusses:<br> <br> * The dangers of incivility<br> * Watching for incident reports that may not be uncovering illegality but are nonetheless troubling<br> * The impact of incivility on business<br> * The importance (and surprising ease) of making the business case for better behavior<br> * The role of leadership in affecting behavior<br> * Tone at the top<br> * Tying behaviors to values, and<br> * The importance of candor<br> <br>
