SEA new study from the Swedish Defence Academy reveals that nearly half of military personnel in Sweden have experienced 'silence culture' at work, where employees suppress their opinions due to hierarchical structures and pressure to conform. In Umeå, staff recently filed a mass complaint about this issue, including silence culture. Dr. Maria Fors Brandebo, a researcher at the Defence Academy, notes that while such behavior is not surprising, the scale of the complaint indicates significant issues within the organization. She explains that the military’s emphasis on obedience and loyalty often leads to a toxic environment where dissent is discouraged, making it difficult to change the culture. She suggests replacing leadership and fostering psychological safety and trust among personnel to address the problem.
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