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Workplace toxicity
Let’s remember our humanness, our workplace responsibilities, and our compassion.
If you see someone struggling please check-in, support, and speak up.
Why do sensible, professional adults act like toddlers?
I am gobsmacked by defensive, angry people/adults in workplaces who are firmly set on ‘pay-back’ and revenge who could instead attempt to listen with compassion and empathy.
Why should I? - Meeting your workplace legislative requirements Part 2
Perhaps a question for some readers is why? Why do I have to change anything? Or, What are the consequences if we don’t comply?
Meeting your sexual harassment and psychosocial hazards workplace legislative requirements. Part 1
Workplace sexual harassment is prohibited under the Fair Work Act from 6 March 2023, and Safe Work Australia’s Managing psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice (July 2022) expects workplaces to protect their workers mental health. Do you know what this means for your organisation?
The privilege of respect (re-shared from April 2018)
We assume that respect and empathy come easily to all of us and all we need is gentle reminders - but how true is that?
Work IS emotional
Whether you believe in ‘work to live’ or ‘live to work’ most of us think about work and about our workplace relationships during our non-work hours.
The respect dance
It’s been a busy and reflectful couple of months at my house. Not only has there been the usual fun and coordination of summer activity - balancing socialising with work, but my father-in-law also moved in with us in December.
What do you do when you feel disrespected at work?
Once you have checked your perspective and gathered your facts, practice self-advocacy, approach the person and speak to them about how their behaviour is making you feel.
Remember that you have the right to be treated with respect and compassion.
Did you hear about Maggie?
Is gossip like an addiction that some find near impossible to quit?
Microaggressions and gaslighting
If we let bad behaviours ‘fly under the radar’, we become part of the problem.
Simple gestures
If we travel though life waiting for others to show respect before we do, all we will end up with is a stand-off.
Resilience
Research by the Black Dog Institute shows that enhanced resilience leads to a “significant improvement in job satisfaction, productivity and retention in the workplace.’
Respect and Diversity
Our world will never stop being diverse, by investing in (and respecting) diversity and inclusion you are putting your best foot forward and staying ahead of the game.
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Integrity wins
Respect needs trust, trust needs respect and personal integrity should be at the forefront.
Respectfully, I disagree..
Conflict is healthy. So, a workplace conversation between parties that don't agree should be easy and comfortable — shouldn't it?
Duty of Care
There is NO time in any element of management, where it is ok to sacrifice your duty of care to your staff.
