January 02nd, 2018

Respect in the workplace

As we start a new year with renewed hopes some will be returning to work with dreed hoping that their work colleges and or work arrangements may be different.
But change only happens when those of us choose to look at our work colleges as equals not as our enemy or someone who is here to serve us or to bully for our own gain.
Yes, bulling comes in many forms in the workplace and is rife just as it is in our schools.
Lying, withholding information or tasks, verbal abuse and intimidation.
Are you looking for respect in the workplace and not getting it?
Do you work in service and sick of been dictated to instead of asked or requested politely?
Does your boss use bulling tactics to achieve results?
When you address is behaviour and he/she say`s well this is how I get results and I am not going to change, he is using his power to bully in the work place.
We all know when we are being bullied as we get that feeling which we know is not right.
 
We are all infinite human beings wishing for greatness on this earth. What we acquire who we meet and who we are does not raise us above another.
 
Within a workplace we have many levels working together for one common goal, a successful outcome for the business and ourselves.
Team work is paramount in achieving these outcomes. Whether you are in a position of authority or a team member making sure others have the tools required to complete a job does not mean you are less worthy or valued.
The courtesy should be given to the cleaner, receptionist, accountants, manager as they are all part of the bigger picture.
As soon as you put yourself a level above others in your work place you have lost respect and productivity in your work place.
If you are using bullying to achieve an outcome for your business, you have lost.
If you are aware you are getting results at the expense of others and feel you are getting away with it now, you may be under an illusion as it is only to common that business lose good employees and cost the business time and money to rehire and train new staff.
What will you do this year to change your outcome in the workplace?
#respect #workplace