Well, is it a philosophy or should I call it a norm where all jobs either physical or intellectual is treated equal. There is no discrimination about the nature of job, the position held at work.
An employee experiences a sense of self worth, valued, appreciated and belongingness towards the Company only when respected and valued. A thought process that exists from decades, spoken, debated but practiced by a very few. We still need to get to the point of understanding it.
Many of us do not realize various non-favorable situations that happens in our daily lives personally or at work. Maybe, we are still slaves in our subconscious, we are nurtured in a particular system and Our personal circumstances hold us back in standing up for ourselves
At times, Most of us ignore RED Flags at work. The discomfort in the behavior, tone, usage of words, the manner in which it is said, the body language and so far and so forth... The BOSS Syndrome we all carry within us. HE/SHE is a Boss- they will behave like this...
With changing times, we are trying to fit in the change but deep down we are what we always used to be! The old school, superior, inferior barricades bind us. Aren't we not looking down upon ourself? Are we not disrespecting the Core person in us?
Somewhere, as a culture, as an individual we are failing, falling apart. Think about it! Coming back to dignity at work, is not only about respecting other person's work or the person but also how you treat people at work.
You might respect the person's work and still treat them unworthy. The manner in which you communicate (tone, words, pitch),situations you deal with speaks volumes. As the phrase goes- treat others, as you want to be treated by others. It's time we follow it in all aspects of life.
Employees are there for a reason. It is always mutual. No one is doing a favor on anyone. It is a two-way situation. Both need each other to grow holding each other in a strong bond. Companies are functioning and soring in business due to their internal business clients-EMPLOYEES. Yet, most of the times, employees face the Warth!
I come across people telling tales about their workplace. How things get from good-to-bad-to-ugly. The demarcation of givers and takers. The quote" you exists because of me", without realizing everyone is replaceable.
This if not changed will soon see organizations crumbling like a pack of cards. We humans are unique. We might not remember the actual words said but will not forget how we are made to feel, and that my friend goes a long way!
There is no dearth of opportunities in today's time. The pandemic has open almost all shut doors. We don't have to put each other on a pedestal but treating each other as human and work around in multifold should do the trick.
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