Nonviolent Communication in the Workplace: Is it Effective?
Channel: 4 Corner Resources
Date: 2023-03-02

In this episode of the Hire Calling Podcast, Pete and Ricky discuss a news article about a Silicon Valley company's effort to eliminate certain phrases from their workplace vocabulary. The hosts go through the phrases list and find some amusing and surprising. They note that the company considers phrases like "let's not beat a dead horse" as violent language and recommends using "let's not focus on that anymore" instead. While Pete and Ricky do not find this alternative offensive, they ask for the listeners' opinions on the matter.

In addition, the hosts talk about the pros and cons of employers bringing their teams back to the office. They share their views on the challenges of remote communication and the benefits of in-person collaboration.

Tune in to the Hire Calling Podcast for an engaging and informative discussion on the latest workplace trends and issues.

Examples of "violent" communication and their swaps:
1. "Going to pull the trigger" to "Ready to launch"
2. "That was overkill" to "That was excessive"
3. "Target audience" to "Priority audience"
4. "What's the deadline" to "What's the due date"

Our thoughts on remote communication:
1. Written communication with remote workers often lacks tone and inflection, leading to unintended messages. As a result, businesses grapple with handling this aspect of remote work. Employers face difficult decisions about the optimal, ethical, and most effective approach.
2. It's essential to utilize the tools available to ensure you support your team with sincerity and honesty. Provide them with all the necessary resources, and offer genuine feedback. Acknowledge and appreciate their hard work when they are performing well, and communicate constructively when they are not. The key lies in leveraging the communication tools at your disposal and using them effectively.

Additional resources:
1. Communication Styles in the Workplace and How to Manage Them: https://www.4cornerresources.com/blog/communication-styles-in-the-workplace-and-how-to-manage-them/
2. How to Engage Employees When Working Remotely: https://www.4cornerresources.com/blog/how-to-engage-employees-when-working-remotely/
3. Strategies for Supporting Employees in the Workplace: https://www.4cornerresources.com/blog/supporting-employees-in-the-workplace/
4. How Employers Can Reduce Stress in the Workplace: https://www.4cornerresources.com/blog/strategies-for-managing-stress-in-the-workplace/