Welcome to the Respect in the Workplace course. 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.

INTRODUCTION
Course Objectives

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