Organizations where people don’t speak up often have a toxic or bullying culture. Research shows this is a big problem in nursing, where that kind of environment makes it harder for people to speak freely. And the most shocking part? It’s happening in hospitals—places where lives are literally at risk. But it’s not just healthcare. The same thing happens in plenty of other organizations, like government and education, where fear, bureaucracy, and the status quo keep people silent.
Organizations where people don’t speak up often have a toxic or bullying culture. Research shows this is a big problem in nursing, where that kind of environment makes it harder for people to speak freely. And the most shocking part? It’s happening in hospitals—places where lives are literally at risk. But it’s not just healthcare. The same thing happens in plenty of other organizations, like government and education, where fear, bureaucracy, and the status quo keep people silent.