respect in the workplace culture of respect what is respect diversity harassment/discrimination what...
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Respect in the WorkplaceRespect in the Workplace
Culture of RespectWhat is RespectDiversityHarassment/DiscriminationWhat to do about it?
ASC Culture of RespectASC 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 RuleThe Golden Rule
Treat human beings as you want to be treated as a human being
We are all the sameWe 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 Types of Disrespect
DiscriminationStereotypingHarassmentBullying
DiscriminationDiscrimination
Discrimination – with our words or actions we treat certain individuals or groups differently – ASC Services– ASC Workplace
StereotypesStereotypes
*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
Harassment – with our words or actions we make the workplace uncomfortable and hostile for individuals or groups
Sexual Harrassment Sexual Harrassment
Hostile behavior based on someone’s gender
Quid Pro Quo – This for that
Harassment -Hostile EnvironmentHarassment -Hostile Environment
Unwanted PhysicalVerbalVisual
Harassment Harassment
Some harassment is simply not understanding what is disrespectful to others who are different
And some harassment is willful
Bullying Bullying
A form of harassment - the willful, conscious desire to hurt another and put him/her under stress – Social alienation - Jokes– Gossiping - Name calling– Embarrassing others - Physical violence– Rumors– Threats– Taking personal items 20
BullyingBullying 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?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 We are diverse, respect may mean different things to different peoplethings to different people
Understand that differences existTalking with your coworkers and watch the
body language Being flexible to new ideas and ways of
doing thingsRead articles or watch television programs
that highlight other cultures
How to prevent disrespecting How to prevent disrespecting others 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
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How to prevent disrespecting How to prevent disrespecting othersothers
Avoid spreading rumors and gossipJokes – fun or play is never at the expense
of someone elseNicknames should not be given
How to prevent disrespecting How to prevent disrespecting othersothers
Socialization in the workplace is normal– Some behaviors are not professional– Asking someone out – Discussing private matters at work
How to prevent disrespecting How to prevent disrespecting othersothers
Respect personal space Never assume touching is welcomeBeware of offensive gestures
– Remember other cultures interpret them differently
How to prevent disrespecting How to prevent disrespecting othersothers
Pictures – Defiling someone’s photo– Suggestive cartoons, calendars and other– Threats
What to do with disrespect?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 DisrespectOther 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 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 youI did not mean to disrespect you
Accept their feelingsApologize for not understanding their point
of viewAgree not to do it again Do not repeat that behavior in the
workplace
ResponsibilityResponsibility
We are all responsible for the reasonable perceptions of our own behavior
Perception is realityVictim’s perspective rules
Culture of Respect 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