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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.
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?
Unpacking respect
My neighbour is a primary school teacher, chatting the other day she said that in her class every morning begins with a discussion about respect. How great is that!
RUOK? Day 2022
You don’t have to be an expert to have a meaningful R U OK? conversation. Ask R U OK? No qualifications needed.
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.
Respect - is there a universal definition?
Respect is always simply about acknowledging and valuing others with consideration and without judgement.
Is there a greater expectation for women to smile?
Do women have the same level of psychological safety as men? Always? Frustratingly there are still so many examples of women being treated differently.
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.
2021, What a year!
This has been a busy year for Respect at Work, I delivered 147 training sessions, which equated to 346 training hours, to a total of 2087 participants.
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.’
Daffodils, spring lambs, resilience and R U OK? Day
I want to work in a culture of resilience, but I also want compassion, understanding and check-ins.
Workplace Mediation
Mediation provides a genuine opportunity to listen and understand another’s perspective while they listen to understand yours.
Personal accountability
It’s easy to get caught up complaining about the behaviour of others but how often do we shine the spotlight on own behaviour?
Coaching and Respectful Workplaces
Good coaching is an investment in people, and I see great coaching in workplaces that value and appreciate their staff.
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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Simple and small things you can do to make a difference
Listen to your staff – you can’t fix what you don’t understand
Data. The productivity benefits of psychologically safe workplaces
‘..organisations, on average, can expect a positive return on investment (ROI) of 2.3.’