Civility in the Workplace: Fostering Respect, Collaboration, and Positive Interaction

Topic Description:

The presentation on Civility in the Workplace is structured into three key parts. It begins by defining civility in a professional context and sharing research on current workplace behaviors in the U.S. The second section discusses how civil conduct should be exhibited in various professional relationships, including among peers, subordinates, and industry competitors. Finally, the presentation highlights the negative impacts of incivility and the overall advantages of fostering a respectful and courteous work environment.

Janice Miller is the Managing Partner at Miller Haga Law Group, LLP, and a highly recognized, trusted legal advisor as an innovative general counsel. She represents the firm’s clients in business transactions, real estate, entertainment, intellectual property, licensing, and hospitality, focusing on preventive strategies to avoid litigation. A recognized speaker, Janice frequently addresses conferences on business trends, location-based entertainment, real estate, corporate governance, and emerging legal trends.

Before private practice, Janice held senior leadership roles at NBCUniversal, including Vice President of Business Affairs for Universal Studios Hollywood® and CityWalk®. She played a key role in the billion-dollar expansion of these properties, managed tenant relationships, and advised on major business deals and sponsorships. Her earlier career included significant positions at Walt Disney lmagineering®, Sega GameWorks®, and MCA Recreation Services®, where she built her expertise in entertainment, real estate, and intellectual property law.

Janice is also an expert in the business strategy of Coopertition (the notion that competitors can work together cooperatively for the benefit of their clients), and author of a published book on the matter.

The East Ventura County Employer Advisory Council (EAC) is composed of employer volunteers representing a cross-section of businesses and industries.  The EAC was developed to promote a stronger partnership between the California Employment Development Department (EDD) and the business community. Its commitment is to assist employers in conducting their business more effectively and efficiently, to provide information on employment-related issues, and to enhance the communication between EDD and the private sector. This presentation is provided for educational and informational purposes only; it does not constitute an endorsement of the curriculum or speakers by the State of California EDD or by the East Ventura County EAC. Aside from staff designated to represent EDD, we assume no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of the materials provided during this event.

EDD, an equal opportunity employer/program, is a partner in this event. Special requests for accommodation need to be made two weeks before the event by emailing info@eastventuraeac.org or by calling (805) 288-8231