Respectful Workplace Case Study
Paul Meshanko discusses his story with DuPont and the success they had in making their company a respectful workplace.
What New Facebook Can Teach Us About Respect in the Workplace
Like most people, I woke up yesterday morning and was greeted by a somewhat new interface on my Facebook page. The changes were minor but enough to disrupt my usual routine. It was apparent that what I was looking for was much more difficult to find and everything else seemed to be overly complicated. I [...]
The National Institute for Civil Discourse Opens
Did you know last month, in the wake of the shootings in Arizona, the National Institute for Civil Discourse opened? The NICD is housed at the University of Arizona, not that far from where the shootings took place. The goal of the Institute is to advocate for civility in public discourse. I encouraged this too, after the shootings, [...]
What are the “Anys” of Respect?
I was recently inspired by a blog post on recognition. In it, the author focused not only on good forms of recognition but also created a list of the best approaches to use recognition in the workplace. I decided to work off that list to create a similar one for respect in the workplace.
Can Respect Get You a Job?
Etiquette consultants seem to think so. In fact, the etiquette business is booming with recent grads and undergrads seeking a way to make the best impression on hiring managers. With fewer job openings and more qualified applicants, job-seekers are looking for anything to help them stand out from their peers. This is where respect comes in. [...]
Cities Get Respectful
What would your city look like if it instituted a Respectful Workplace Resolution? Well, that is exactly what the Santa Fe City Council recently proposed as a preventive measure against escalating incidents of workplace violence and abuse.
How I Learned About Respect in the Workplace
Not too long ago I came across a blog post – My Passion for Great Workplaces Comes from Hellish Boss Experience – that resonated with me. Kevin Kennemer of the People Group, LLC wrote a deeply personal account about how he got into the business of championing great workplaces. It got me to thinking about my own story, and how I ended up promoting respectful workplaces.
Five Ways to Battle the Office Backstabber
Admit it. You’ve got one in your office. Perhaps you’ve been accused of being one. The back stabber is someone no one wants to know and unless you’re educated in the ways of tackling one of these energy-suckers, you’re in for a long and painful battle in the tough world of office politics. According to [...]
Bosses 101: What Makes Someone a Bad Boss?
If you dread going into work, have anxieties and fears about your workday, it’s probably because you’ve got a bad boss making your workday a living hell. Unfortunately you’re not alone—80 percent of employees leave their jobs because of their bosses. For many people the behaviors of bad bosses begin to affect their mental and [...]
The Politics of Being a Woman on the Job: Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?
It’s hard enough competing in a job market where there are more qualified candidates than there are open positions but what do you do when your biggest nemesis is another woman abusing you to get to the top?