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Swearing bosses may motivate or drive away staff

Research explores how profanity in the workplace affects employee motivation and retention.

Skinny McBuntu

Some managers use swearing as part of their leadership style. The impact on staff varies, with profanity potentially motivating some workers while prompting others to leave their jobs.

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