Education Quote by Anonymous
““Stat Watch 67 words In a survey 91% of university staff members said they had been ignored, avoided, shut out of conversations, or treated as invisible during the previous year, according to a study led by Jane O’Reilly, of the University of Ottawa. Research shows that ostracism does more psychological harm and causes higher turnover than outright harassment, which is far less common.””
About This Quote
Source Study: University of Ottawa staff survey, 2023
Being ignored or excluded at work harms mental health and increases turnover more than overt harassment.
In simple terms: Workplace exclusion hurts more than bullying.
Key Takeaway
Address inclusion and visibility.
Themes
inclusion
mental health
turnover
workplace culture
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
analytical
diagnostic
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- performance reviews
- onboarding processes
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
psychology
organizational behavior
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leaders foster genuine inclusion?
- What steps reduce invisible exclusion?
A Different Perspective
Changing policies alone may not shift deep‑seated attitudes.
