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