Respect and Diversity in the
Workplace
M.E.E.T. on Common Ground – Speaking Up for Respect
in the Workplace is a thoughtful, straightforward program.
It provides
practical skills that all your employees can use to create a respectful and
inclusive workplace.
Professional job coach Pam Hillary works on site with
your employees, helping them to develop respect for thier fellow employee. The program teaches your employees how to recognize and
respond respectfully to co-workers in a variety of real world
situations.
·
It’s just an expression…”
How common expressions of speech can create friction
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“It’s just a joke….”
How jokes can be “okay” within your own
group, but offensive to others.
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“She’s old news. He’s too
green…” How assumptions based on
age, or appearance, can impact the working environment
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“I didn’t understand one
word…” How people who share a
language can interact without making coworkers who don’t know the language
uncomfortable
·
“I’ll let that one slide…”
How casual statements can
unintentionally reinforce negative stereotypes
·
“You should see her
‘qualifications’….” How
assumptions reported as fact can damage reputations and productivity
As many as 40 people can participate in
this program which utilizes an insightful video program combined with
discussions and various activities.
During this program, participants will learn to:
·
Understand the benefits of
mutual respect in the workplace
·
Realize the importance of
personal responsibility in promoting respect in the workplace
·
Utilize the four steps in the
M.E.E.T. model to help promote a “mutual respect” working environment
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