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Respect in the Workplace
Culture of Respect What is Respect Diversity Harassment/Discrimination What to do about it?
ASC Culture of Respect
We agree to show respect for all with our words and actions that reflect that we recognize other people as human beings Is there anyone who wants to be treated with disrespect?
The Golden Rule
T
reat human beings as you want to be treated as a human being
We are all the same
Human Beings – Feelings/emotions – – We all feel pain, we all bleed in we are cut Work to provide for ourselves and our families – We expect to be treated with respect At work In a restaurant At the bank At the doctor’s office
Types of Disrespect
Discrimination Stereotyping Harassment Bullying
Discrimination
Discrimination – with our words or actions we treat certain individuals or groups differently – ASC Services – ASC Workplace
Stereotypes
*We give everyone in a certain group the same attributes The attributes do not have to be negative *We are all different , even within groups * We put others in boxes
Harassment
Harassment – with our words or actions we make the workplace uncomfortable and hostile for individuals or groups
Sexual Harrassment
Hostile behavior based on someone’s gender Quid Pro Quo – This for that
Harassment -Hostile Environment Unwanted Physical Verbal Visual
Harassment
Some harassment is simply not understanding what is disrespectful to others who are different And some harassment is willful
Bullying A form of harassment - the willful, conscious desire to hurt another and put him/her under stress – Social alienation - Jokes – – – – – Gossiping Embarrassing others Rumors Threats Taking personal items - Name calling - Physical violence 20
Bullying
Victims are often weaker or in a position of subordination Acts out only when others are not around Hiding their own inadequacies Research has shown are often abusers of family members
What is unacceptable at ASC?
ASC Disrespectful Illegal Unwelcomed Change work conditions Based on protected criteria Severe/multiple occasions
We are diverse, respect may mean different things to different people Understand that differences exist Talking with your coworkers and watch the body language Being flexible to new ideas and ways of doing things Read articles or watch television programs that highlight other cultures
How to prevent disrespecting others Think before you speak – “Will this offend someone?” “Am I SURE?” G-rated workplace Not everyone shares your attitudes and comfort levels Avoid negative comments about others – She is really stupid – He is strange 30
How to prevent disrespecting others Avoid spreading rumors and gossip Jokes – fun or play is never at the expense of someone else Nicknames should not be given
How to prevent disrespecting others Socialization in the workplace is normal – Some behaviors are not professional – Asking someone out – Discussing private matters at work
How to prevent disrespecting others Respect personal space Never assume touching is welcome Beware of offensive gestures – Remember other cultures interpret them differently
How to prevent disrespecting others Pictures – Defiling someone’s photo – Suggestive cartoons, calendars and other – Threats
What to do with disrespect?
Disrespect based on the protect factors: race, gender, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, carrier status, veteran status, or martial status should be reported immediately to a manager, the Human Resources Manager or the Executive Director according the Non Discrimination Non Harassment Policy
Other Disrespect
Address the person who is committing the disrespect because of non-protected factors – Pick a good time – Eliminate emotions – Be specific – – Ask them to stop Listen to the harasser’s response
Other disrespect
If the behavior continues or retaliation occurs when you confront non-protected disrespect please notify your manager, the Human Resources Manager and the Executive Director.
I did not mean to disrespect you Accept their feelings Apologize for not understanding their point of view Agree not to do it again Do not repeat that behavior in the workplace
Responsibility
We are all responsible for the reasonable perceptions of our own behavior Perception is reality Victim’s perspective rules
Culture of Respect
We agree to show respect for all with our words and actions that reflect that we recognize other people as human beings