Workplace microaggressions: results of a survey of the american college of surgeons (ACS) members

There is growing awareness that workplace microaggressions are a longstanding problem in the health care workforce. Microaggressions are a detriment to the recipient as well as bystanders and can be disruptive to a functional team dynamic, lowering job satisfaction and organizational commitment. They are linked to negative emotional and physical health outcomes and can contribute to burnout and suboptimal delivery of patient care. They also negatively impact recruitment, retention and promotion of qualified personnel, which often results in attrition.
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Source Type: research