What is a respectful workplace?
Respect is a lot more than the old adage, “respect is earned not given”. Respect at work is feeling safe and secure about: – Diversity and accessibility – the workplace welcomes people similar to you and different from you. – Acceptance – the workplace values you for what you bring, and not what you are. – Accommodation – the workplace takes reasonable steps to recognize your individual needs and help you do your job well. – Clear expectations – there are clear expectations as to how we treat each other in the workplace. – Effective communication – we communicate in a healthy and effective manner in the workplace. – Effective conflict transformation and dispute resolution – the workplace makes available a variety of processes for changing relationships, behaviours, attitudes and organizational structures for the better and resolving disagreements. – Active improvement – everyone plays a role in continually trying to improve the workplace. Top six things to do to build respect 1. Redist
