Advertising and media support group Nabs collaborated with Ogilvy Health UK on a book called Throwaway Comments that compiles real accounts of microaggressions in the workplace. Many individuals experience microaggressions at work, often going unchecked, leading to lasting repercussions such as reduced job satisfaction, diminished productivity, and increased rates of stress, anxiety, depression, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
This book brings hidden discrimination in the workplace to light with 35 anonymized stories. With images and stories printed on pages are made of tear-proof paper, the book highlights the lasting nature of throwaway remarks. Throwaway Comments aims to challenge behaviors with the stories shared, spark debate and support more inclusive workspaces of today and tomorrow.
Hidden Discrimination Books
'Throwaway Comments' Fights Microaggressions in the Workplace
Trend Themes
1. Hidden Discrimination Awareness - This book brings hidden discrimination in the workplace to light with 35 anonymized stories, sparking awareness and challenging behaviors.
2. Workplace Inclusivity - Throwaway Comments aims to support more inclusive workspaces of today and tomorrow by sharing stories and sparking debate.
3. Impact of Microaggressions - The book highlights the lasting nature of throwaway remarks and the negative impact they can have on job satisfaction and overall well-being.
Industry Implications
1. Advertising and Media - Advertising and media support group Nabs collaborated on the book Throwaway Comments, bringing attention to workplace microaggressions within their industry.
2. Healthcare - Ogilvy Health UK's collaboration on the book Throwaway Comments contributes to the conversation on mental health in the healthcare industry.
3. Publishing - The tear-proof paper used in the book Throwaway Comments offers disruptive innovation opportunities for the publishing industry to create durable and impactful materials.