How to Cite: Waldia, N., & Singh, A. (2021). Role of communication climate in preventing workplace aggression in education sector. International Journal of Health Sciences, 5(S2), 740–753. https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v5nS2.13875 International Journal of Health Sciences ISSN 2550-6978 E-ISSN 2550-696X © 2021. Manuscript submitted: 3 March 2021, Manuscript revised: 13 April 2021, Accepted for publication: 21 June 2021 740 Role of communication climate in preventing workplace aggression in education sector Ms. Neelam Waldia School of Business, UPES University, Dehradun, India Dr. Anurag Singh School of Business, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun, India ORCID: 0000-0002-9568-3013 Corresponding author email: anuragonmail110@gmail.com Abstract---An organization's communication climate is crucial because it affects the efficiency and success of the business. The communication climate of an organization may influence the atmosphere in the organization which either encourages or hinders aggression among the employees. In this research, we explored the connections between an organizational communication environment and workplace aggression in education institutions 250 academics and professionals from leading Indian institutions were recruited for the study. The research established a moderate relationship among communication climate and workplace aggression. The research documents that Superior Subordinate Communication has the highest correlation to aggression. Keywords---aggression, work environment, communication, workplace aggression, workplace violence. Introduction Aggression in the workplace may have far-reaching consequences, impacting not just the aggressor but also those directly involved and those who witness the incident. People at various positions often experience a feeling of hopelessness. It's not unusual for senior management to be caught between the need to increase productivity and the care for staff. In our organisations the ability to communicate between the most at-risk groups is severely limited or nonexistent (Boafo, 2016). Due to a lack of information, senior-level management typically chooses to disregard or downplay warning signs of a significant issue (Santanu Sarkar, 2015). While a lack of information sharing and open communication may be a major contributor to workplace stress and violence, they may significantly