How to demonstrate respect at work
How to demonstrate respect at work
Ask any employee in your workplace what is the kind of treatment they would want at their place of work. Without much of hesitation they will likely to come out with a desire to be treated with dignity and self respect. Human beings are creatures of emotions & would give in their best if they are honored and respected in their work place. A damaging word / action from the management to the subordinate shall have ill effects in terms production loss, absenteeism, de-motivated / disinterested people.
Respect ' Regard, empower, satisfy, protect, energize, care & treasure.
You demonstrate respect with simple, yet powerful actions. Some of the ideas narrated shall help you avoid needless, insensitive, unmeant disrespect too.
- Treat people with courtesy, politeness, and kindness.
- Encourage coworkers to express opinions and ideas.
- Listen to what others have to say before expressing your viewpoint. Never speak over, but in, or cut off another person.
- Use people's ideas to change or improve work. Let employees know you used their idea, or, better yet, encourage the person with the idea to implement the idea.
- Never insult people, name call, disparage or put down people or their ideas.
- Do not nit-pick, constantly criticize over little things, belittle, judge, demean or patronize. A series of seemingly trivial actions, added up over time, constitutes bullying.
- Treat people the same no matter their race, religion, gender, size, age, or country of origin. Implement policies and procedures consistently so people feel that they are treated fairly and equally. Treating people differently can constitute harassment or a hostile work environment.
- Include all coworkers in meetings, discussions, training, and events. While not every person can participate in every activity, do not marginalize, exclude or leave any one person out. Provide an equal opportunity for employees to participate in committees, task forces, or continuous improvement teams. Solicit volunteers and try to involve every volunteer.
- Praise much more frequently than you criticize. Encourage praise and recognition from employee to employee as well as from the supervisor.
- The golden rule does apply at work, or, as professional speaker Leslie Charlie says, "Implement the platinum rule: treat others as they wish to be treated."
There are many other ways to demonstrate respect at work. These ten constitute a solid foundation. Implemented consistently at work, these respectful actions help ensure a respectful, considerate, professional work place.
The said write up has been written by Iyer Subramanian working with Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
About the Author:
My name is Iyer Subramanian. My qualifications are as under. Bachelor of Arts, Diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations, Diploma in Labor Laws & Labor Welfare, Diploma in HRM, Diploma in Training & Development. I have around 25 years of experience in HR and write for Express Hospitality, Hospitalitybiz, Business Manager regularly on HR.