Respectful workplaces are environments where employees work well together and recognize the value of each individual's strengths and abilities.

Respectful workplace training fosters psychological health and safety in the workplace, which translates into increased employee engagement and productivity. We all have the right to work in an environment that is respectful. We also have an equal responsibility to treat others in a manner that is respectful. 

In this interactive one-day course, participants will learn the elements that contribute to a respectful workplace. They will explore how respectful communication contributes to a healthy workplace and learn how to navigate workplace differences respectfully through a series of discussions and case studies.

Key Learning Outcomes

• The components of a Respectful Workplace
• The difference between workplace incivility, conflict and harassment
• The spectrum of incivility and respect in the workplace 
• The legal and corporate policy regarding respectful workplaces
• The different perspectives of those involved in workplace conflict, respecting individual experiences
• How to respectfully and informally resolve disputes
• The formal complaint process
• Awareness of individual differences and diversity
• Unpacking unconscious bias
• Recognizing workplace factors that support respectful workplace cultures
• How employees at all levels can contribute to a respectful workplace

Course Duration: 1 day | Continuing Education Contact Hours: 7

What Our Clients Say

"Good info on the unconscious bias and benefits of recognizing this and how diversity and inclusion are tied together. Not really an advantageous to be diverse if we are missing inclusion in our workforce."

"Current topic and fits in well with the changing times and demographics of the Province and business world."

Course Endorsements and Partnerships

This course qualifies as credits toward the International Association of Business Communicators' (IABC) professional certifications.  

When applying to sit for either the exam for Communications Management Professional (CMP)® or Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP)® or to apply for recertification, Gardiner Centre courses can be an integral part of your application package. 

To learn more about this global standard certification, visit: gcccouncil.org. To inquire about sitting for a certification exam, contact the local IABC NL chapter at iabcnl@gmail.com, or visit: iabcnl.com. 

Instructor(s)

Jennifer Kelly

Jennifer has been a facilitator with Gardiner Centre for seven years and teaches courses in cross-cultural communication, cultural safety, workplace communications, presentation skills and more. Jennifer has worked as a curriculum developer with many of Gardiner Centre's clients, including the Government of Nunavut.

Jennifer is committed to creating a safe and inclusive learning space and thrives on mutual learning and sharing in the classroom.

Jennifer has completed training in Trauma Informed Practice (Justice Institute of British Columbia) and Working Effectively With Indigenous Peoples (Indigenous Corporate Training Inc.). Jennifer has also worked extensively with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) subject matter experts to develop courses in critical DEI areas.

Jennifer holds a Master of Arts degree in Applied Communication, a Bachelor of Post-Secondary Education degree (Adult Education), and a certificate in Curriculum Development and Instructional Design (Mount Royal University).