According to academics swearing at work is good for you and helps you cope with stress.
A study of leadership styles by the University of East Anglia found the use of taboo language boosted team spirit. They also warned bosses that preventing workers from swearing may have a negative impact.
The study suggested that taboo language serves the needs of people for devloping and maintaing solidarity, and as a mechanism to cope with stress. Banning it could backfire and cause issues in the workpalce.
Posted on November 15th, 2007 by Andrew
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