(CBS News) Questionable workplace behavior is making headlines again. The catalyst this time is a recent New York Times article that described a “bruising” and Darwinian office culture at Amazon (AMZN).
New academic research notes rudeness in the workplace isn’t just unpleasant but contagious, and such negativity can quickly spread around an office like a bad cold.
And now, a national survey conducted on behalf of CareerBuilder adds a new element to the mix: It noted the rise of workplace behaviors more suited to school playgrounds.
