Thanks to everyone who helped out with the Anger in the Veterinary Workplace survey. The results are still coming in. The topic is clearly a volatile one with over 80 respondents thus far (if you’d still like to weigh in, go to this link).
As a way of leavening the raw data, I consulted with attorney Matthew Blit of New York City’s top labor-law firm, Levine and Blit. I also got extraordinary input from Dr. Joel Mausner, an industrial psychologist also working in New York City who has extensive experience on the subject. As soon as I’ve completed putting together their full responses, I’ll post them as well. I’m sure you’ll find what they had to say fascinating. In the mean time, I’m posting the raw data below.
One last request…since anger and conflict often go hand-in-hand, how do you feel about answering a few more questions on interpersonal office conflict? Only 7 questions. Very short, very easy. Click here.
Results of Anger in the Veterinary Workplace:
1. Have you ever yelled at or loudly admonished an employee in front of his or her peers?
Yes 28.1%
No 71.9%
2. Have you ever raised your voice and been visibly angry with an employee behind closed doors?
Yes 51.6%
No 48.4%
3. Have there been times when you were justified in losing your temper at work?
Yes 45.3%
No 54.7%
4. What are your thoughts on the repercussions of temper outbursts at your work place?
They are serious 65.6%
They blow over in a few days 10.9%
They blow over in a few weeks 3%
Sometimes, it’s the only way to get through to people 6.3%
Other 14.2%
8. Some would argue that the work conditions in veterinary practices lead to a more volatile atmosphere. Do believe that is true?
Absolutely 12.5%
That may be true 46.9%
I’m unsure 12.5%
That’s probably not true 23.4%
Other 4.7%
Still feel like doing the conflict survey? Only take you two minutes tops. Once again, here’s the link. Thank you for you help in getting this data together!
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