Respect in the Workplace

Learn to understand and value diversity in the workplace.

Overview

This workshop uses respect as a platform for understanding the broader concept of diversity and incorporates important information on how to change a culture and implement changes in their workplace. Participants review the laws that prevent harassment including sexual harassment.   Participants will leave with the tools necessary to implement a plan of action for their desired respectful workplace vision.

This dynamic half-day process integrates four major themes – Awareness, Behavior, Respect and Change – into a coherent and thought-provoking experience where participants explore the benefits of respectful behaviors in their personal and professional lives.

Audience

There are no prerequisites for this class.

Length

4 hours

Outline

This course

  • Helps participants define exactly what respect should look like within the workplace
  • Identifies disrespectful behaviors that can damage morale and productivity
  • Explains the impact that stereotypes have on our actions and decisions
  • Explores the role that attitudes play in promoting respectful workplaces
  • Managing fears and prejudices with uncomfortable issues such as cultural bias, affirmative action, labeling and joking
  • Removing organizational and interpersonal barriers through effective communication and sensitivity skills.
  • Identifying the types and forms of sexual harassment
  • Review State and federal laws, rules, and regulations on sexual harassment
  • Preventative measures to adopt to ensure a safe working environment
  • Employers’ duties in preventing sexual harassment in the workplace
  • Remedies for victims of sexual harassment.
  • Promotes respect for both self and others as an organizational value
  • Strategies for creating synergistic relationships in today’s competitive, diverse and ever changing world.