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