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Even though we might expect, and even tolerate hazing, teasing, over-the-top joking behaviors in the past, they absolutely cannot be a part of today's workplace.
Hazing & Teasing in the Workplace
In general, there's nothing wrong with kidding around at work. But we can step over the line when it comes to having fun at someone else's expense. Hazing, teasing, profanity, and horseplay are the kinds of unprofessional behaviors that lead to low morale, low productivity, turnover and even safety issues.
Even though we might expect, and even tolerate hazing, teasing, over-the-top joking behaviors in the past, they absolutely cannot be a part of today's workplace.