Definition
The practice of publicly identifying and criticizing individuals for perceived misconduct or insensitivity—workplace accountability that bypasses HR and goes straight to social media.
Example Usage
The manager's insensitive comment sparked callout culture on Slack, eventually requiring an apology.
Origin
Emerged in social media and workplace contexts in 2010s-2020s
Fun Fact
Callout culture in workplaces can create anxiety and inhibit honest conversations, yet HR often struggles to address it
Source: Contemporary Workplace Culture
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