11 Unfortunately Common Humiliation Rituals That Happen At Almost Every Job
While constructive negative feedback can sometimes improve employees’ performance in certain contexts, far more research has found that when someone feels embarrassed and ashamed at work, they are less likely to learn from failures and improve. While there are several unfortunately common humiliation rituals that still seem to happen at almost every job, that doesn’t mean they should be normalized. Your boss isn’t your parent, and they shouldn’t punish you as though you were a child. Your humanity deserves to be respected, regardless of your position, power, or salary. Here are 11 unfortunately common humiliation rituals that happen at almost every job 1. Being corrected publicly Zivica Kerkez | Shutterstock.com Especially with someone in a position of power at work, having a safe space to lean into for feedback is important. However, if your boss or manager regularly corrects your behavior in a shameful, public way without ever taking the time to offer real constructive criticism, chances are you’re battling with resentment. It’s uncomfortable dealing with feedback on its own, let alone in a room of …

