Its about Respect Michelle K. Brackin. Respect in the Workplace Culture of Respect What is Respect Diversity Harassment/Discrimination What to do about.

It’s about RespectIt’s about Respect

Michelle K. Brackin

Respect in the WorkplaceRespect in the Workplace

Culture of RespectWhat is RespectDiversityHarassment/DiscriminationWhat to do about it?

Culture Culture

Learned conscious and unconsciously behaviors for daily living– Use of silverware– Use of chopsticks– Wearing hats indoors – Wear to talk on your cell phone– Please /Thank you

Culture of RespectCulture of Respect

Respect – to show regard for others– Show – behaviors and words– Regard – recognizing– Others – human beings

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

How do we do that?How do we do that?

Golden rule

Treat others as you want to be treated

The Golden Rule The Golden Rule

Buddhism – Hurt not other in ways that you yourself would find hurtful Udana-Varga 5:18

Christianity – So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. MT 7:12

Islam – No one of you is a believer until he desires for his brother that which he desires for himself Sunnah

The Golden Rule The Golden Rule

Judaism – What is hateful to you, do not to your fellowman. That is the entire law; the rest is commentary. Shabbat 31a

Taoism – Regard your neighbor’s gain as your own gain and your neighbors loss as your own loss T’ai Shang Kan Ying P’ien

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

Respect Respect

Was there a culture of respect in the video?

DiversityDiversityBlack

White

Asian

City

Farm

Tall

ShortParent

Girlfriend

Husband

Male

Female

Disabled

Native American

High School Graduate

Twenty

Fifty

American Citizen

Immigrant

Question?Question?

Is there anyone who wants to be treated with disrespect?

Culture of DisrespectCulture of Disrespect

Consciously or unconsciously learned behaviors that show we do not care that other people are human beings

We do not treat others as human beings that may be different

…… but all human beings want respect

In the News In the News

Syrian Ambassador killed and rioting in Pakistan, Egypt, Syria, and Iran

Video insulting the Prophet MohammadWere you offended by the video? Would you be offended by an insult to

something you hold sacred?

What happens when we do not…What happens when we do not…

….treat other human beings with respect Hurts others causing pain and suffering Devalues the person and their ideas Trivializes individuals’ accomplishments Causes us not to listen to them Excludes them from the team Wastes talent and time Energy spent earning the respect back Creates low morale for the subject and bystanders 10

Culture of Disrespect Culture of Disrespect

DiscriminationStereotypingHarassmentBullying

DiscriminationDiscrimination

Discrimination – with our words or actions we treat certain individuals or groups differently – ASC Services– ASC Workplace


Where is discrimination based on age generally accepted?

Premium increase 50% to 100% if you add teenager to your car insurance.

StereotypesStereotypes

*We give everyone in a certain group the same attributes

*We are all different, even within groups

* We put others in boxes

StereotypesStereotypes

What ideas will not be heard because of stereotypes?

Harassment Harassment

Harassment – with our words or actions we make the workplace uncomfortable and hostile for individuals or groups

Harassment -Hostile EnvironmentHarassment -Hostile Environment

Unwanted and uncomfortablePhysicalVerbalVisual Request for sexual favors – Quid pro Quo

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 are some bullying events in the news today?

Culture of Disrespect Culture of Disrespect

Illegal Behavior (stereotyping, discriminating,

harassment, bullying) that is based on race, gender, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or martial status is illegal under state or federal law in the workplace

ASC - it is all disrespect Does not need to be based on protected class

Illegal Harassment Illegal Harassment

Asking for sexual favors in return for work privileges

So severe or numerous that it has the effect of altering terms and conditions of the workplace

Victims Perspective/ Reasonable person Unwelcomed

What is unacceptable at ASC?What is unacceptable at ASC?

ASC

Disrespectful

Illegal

Unwelcomed

Change work conditions

Based on protected criteria

Severe/multiple occasions

Disrespect in the workplaceDisrespect in the workplace

“.. Harassment which creates a hostile or offensive environment for members of one group ….a requirement that a man or woman run a gauntlet of abuse in return for the privilege of being allowed to work and make a living can be demeaning and disconcerting …..”

Culture of respectCulture of respect


Because we are diverse, respect may mean different things to different people

How do we learn about How do we learn about differences?differences?

Understand that differences existTalking with your coworkers and really

listening 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?” 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


Socialization in the workplace is normal; others are not:– Excessive displays of affection are not

professional– Asking someone out ?– Discussing bedroom activities or personal

hygiene at work


Respect personal space; small work spaces Never assume touching is welcomeBeware of offensive gestures

– Remember other cultures interpret them differently


Social Media as it affects the workplacePictures

– 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 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

DisrespectDisrespect

Don’t wait to say somethingIt does not go away; your reaction

reinforcesGreen light to keep on

Other disrespect Other disrespect

If the behavior continues or retaliation occurs when you confront non-protected disrespect please notify your manager, the Assistant Executive Director 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

Responsibilities Responsibilities

We are all responsible for establishing and maintaining respectful working relationships with coworkers and customers

Culture of Respect Culture of Respect


ExerciseExercise

Hey old timer! When you get ready to do that let me know I will help you.

ExerciseExercise

“When I see you, I don’t see color. I don’t think of you as black.”

QuestionsQuestions

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