Respect In The Workplace

A respectful work environment is essential to the overall success of your team, and will contribute to a well-founded work reputation. Evidently, when we learn to accept the differences between the values and perspectives of those around us, we can continue to grow as a team. The concept of respect is often taught at a young age; however, it is just as important to remind adults to model respective behaviors. Remember, it is the responsibility of all team members to be respectful to one another, and address conflict in a positive manner in order to accomplish a healthy, safe work environment.

This course will give you the tools and conversation to help empower your team to recognize behaviors that influence their performance within the workplace. A respectful workplace is one in which integrity and professionalism are displayed, and skills to communicate and recognize one another are practiced.

‌‌‌ Online Course

Respect in the Workplace – Course Outline

Module 1: What is Respect?

• Defining Respect
• Self-Respect
• Owed Respect vs. Earned Respect
• Measuring Respect
• Respect for the Workplace
• Knowledge Check

Module 2: The Respectful Employee

• Common Characteristics
• The Importance of Mutual Respect
• Earning Respect
• Enhancing Professionalism
• Being Liked vs. Being Respected
• Knowledge Check

Module 3: Disrespectful Behavior

• Why These Behaviors Arise
• Discrimination
• Bullying
• Harassment
• What is Not Harassment?
• Knowledge Check

Module 4: Managing Emotions

• Meaning of Emotions
• Negative Emotions at Work
• Choosing Your Reactions
• Absorbing Other People’s Emotions
• The Positive Outcome
• Knowledge Check

Module 5: Respectful Communication Approaches

• Self-Awareness
• Active Listening
• Nonverbal Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Constructive Disagreement
• Knowledge Check

Module 6: The Inclusive Mindset

• The Inclusive Leader
• Diversity vs. Inclusion
• Types of Workplace Diversity
• Creating an Inclusive Workplace
• The Power of Words
• Knowledge Check

Module 7: Emotional Recognition

• Recognition and Respect
• The Halo Effect
• Giving Recognition
• The Communication Component
• Improving Employee Recognition
• Knowledge Check

Module 8: The R’s of Respect

• Recognition
• Responding
• Reporting
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Rising Above
• Knowledge Check

Module 9: Building a Respectful Workplace

• It Starts with You
• Team Contribution
• Respecting Space and Boundaries
• Workplace Ethics
• Policies on Respect
• Knowledge Check

Module 10: Benefits to the Business

• Productivity and Knowledge
• Employee Engagement
• Job Satisfaction
• Stress Reduction
• The Welcoming Environment
• Knowledge Check

Assessment

• Post Test

Wrapping Up

• Course Summary