Small moments can harm or heal. Choose to create a workplace that heals.

When workplace culture turns toxic, it’s rarely loud - it’s quiet.

It’s the subtle digs disguised as jokes.
The meetings where certain voices are ignored.
 The “harmless” comments that chip away at confidence over time.

Microaggressions may seem small in isolation, but together they create a culture of exclusion, fear and self-doubt. People stop speaking up. They disengage. Eventually, they leave - and often, the most talented are the first to go.

A healthy workplace isn’t just about wellbeing programmes or policies on paper. It’s about psychological safety - the belief that you can show up as yourself, be heard and be respected.

Leaders and managers play a critical role in setting that tone. Recognising and addressing microaggressions takes awareness, courage and accountability. But it’s also an opportunity - to rebuild trust, strengthen teams, and foster a culture where everyone feels they belong.

Because small moments matter - and they can either harm or heal.

Let’s choose to create workplaces that heal.