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| Respect in the Workplace Supplementary Information |
Moving from COMPLIANCE TO COMMITMENT will do more
than help your bottom line.
Legal standards governing workplace harassment and discrimination exist
in many countries around the world. Under the Universal Declaration of
Human Rights:
“Everyone has the right to work, to free choice of employment,
to just and favorable conditions of work and to protection against unemployment.
Everyone, without any discrimination, has the right to equal pay for equal
work.” (Article 23)
Many organizations have demonstrated that going beyond compliance to
legislative requirements can have many positive impacts on individual
employee moral, on the functioning of teams, and on the identity of the
organization as a whole.
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What are the COSTS
of not actively promoting a respectful workplace?
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BENEFITS?
- At the very least, promoting initiatives that will address or prevent
harassment or other disrespectful behaviours demonstrates organizational
commitment towards creating a workplace culture of respect.
- Organizations who take measures to address issues of disrespect in the
workplace empower individuals. Employees need to know how to take action
themselves and to understand what is appropriate and what is not.
- Many forms of discrimination are subtle and not easy to detect. Moreover,
the notion of respect is very cultural and many employees experience disrespect
without the “offender” being aware of culture specific norms
and expectations. Providing a venue towards creating a culture of respect
can contribute to a healthier work environment.
- Creating a respectful workplace environment will ultimately result in
decreased turnover and increased employee engagement. Employees who are
treated according to their strengths and abilities, rather than personal
characteristics or beliefs are more likely to want to give back to the
organization.
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WHY Graybridge
Malkam?
- Competent, sensitive, professional team of subject matter experts…
among them former Human Rights Commissioner, psychologist, HR consultants,
and adult educators who are experienced in helping others understand and
respond to the need for a respectful and inclusive workplace.
- The costs of hiring our team of subject matter experts, coaches, facilitators
and/or trainers will be far less than an expensive lawsuit.
- We are a learning organization that is constantly researching and upgrading
our knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices.
- As a leading expert in diversity and cross-cultural understanding, we
can address regional and/or culture specific notions and experiences of
respect.
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Our PROFESSIONAL SERVICES in this
area include:
- The design and delivery of customized learning interventions to increase
awareness and build a culture of respect and inclusion in the workplace.
- Individual coaching for managers towards applying the provisions of
the Human Rights Code and understanding their accountability with regards
to promoting a culture of respect in the workplace.
- Expert advice towards the development or revision of harassment policies
and preventative strategies.
- Focus groups, interviews or surveys to gauge employees’ engagement
and to assess the state of respect and inclusion within organizations.
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