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Home>Employee Issues>How to Maintain Acceptable Behavior within the Workplace

How to Maintain Acceptable Behavior within the Workplace

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Aaron

Across developed nations all over the world, the number of workplace complaints and discrimination lawsuits has increased at an exponential rate. This is particularly true in the U.S., where the state of Cleveland has recently reported a dramatic increase in the rate of religious discrimination in the workplace. While this is not an issue for all workplaces, it underlines the need for brands to create a culture of acceptable behavior that all staff members can adhere to.

How to create a culture of Responsibility in the workplace

With this in mind, here are some simple steps that will enable you to create a culture of awareness and responsible behavior in your workplace. For example: –

Set a selection of Fundamental Rules and Guidelines

While all rules are subject to change, it is important that all employee behavior is regulated by a number of fundamental guidelines. These need careful consideration, as they will underpin all employee behavior and establish a code of conduct that can deliver the required results. These must relate directly to employee behavior, but we would recommend conceiving them in conjunction with staff members to ensure that they have the necessary flexibility and are easily achievable.

Make allowances for Special Occasions

While these rules will form the basis for your approach and ethos as a brand, it is important to account for special occasions such as Christmas. The festive period has a significant impact on the human condition, for example, as people relax more, become more engaged and may be tempted to engage in behavior that is less than professional. Christmas jokes offer a relevant case in point, as while you must allow employees to express themselves it is important to ensure that all humor remains appropriate. Check out this fine example of acceptable humor for the workplace as created by the team at Touch Financial.

Be consistent when enforcing rules

Overall, the key for any manager whose aim is to regulate workplace behavior while also maintaining a happy team of staff is to showcase consistency and balance. You cannot treat people differently depending on pre-existing relationships or preferences, for example, while each individual scenario must be addressed with the same outlook. Any punishments for bad or unprofessional conduct must also be consistent, as this creates a fair and just working environment where it is easy to understand and ultimately follow the rules.

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