Organizations have created specific policies to ensure non-discrimination and prevent harassment in the workplace. In addition to these policies, organizations expect all employees to behave in a manner that fosters, promotes and maintains a positive working environment and an attitude of mutual respect. They also maintain an Open Door policy to foster the spirit of open communication and direct dealings between management and non-management employees.
This training session represents a key initiative intended to help employees respect and utilize their unique differences while contributing to the vision of their organization as:
- The best place to work
- The best place to innovate
- The best place to invest
Objectives
- Define and describe the characteristics of an inclusive and respectful workplace
- Analyze and examine their beliefs and reactions to specifictypes of difference
- Explain the benefits of mutual respect in the workplace
- Define standards for acceptable and unacceptable workplace behavior
- Identify the personal and organizational benefits that result from creation and maintenance of a respectful workplace
- Develop and apply new skills (including the M.E.E.T. model) to effectively resolve diversity-related situations
- Describe their role and responsibilities with respect to the creation, promotion and maintenance of a respectful and inclusive workplace
