WE #3 Respect

Respect in regards to work ethics encompasses so many different aspects. You should respect your coworkers by knowing there is a boundary that is in place in a professional atmosphere versus a personal environment. You should respect your work environment by keeping it clean, safe, organized, and clutter free. One aspect of respect that is often over-looked in the work environment is knowledge of other cultures. Our communities are more diverse now than ever before. We must realize that while in our own culture an offered hand shake may seem appropriate in other cultures this may be deemed offensive. As many of our businesses become more focused on being part of a global economy, I know I need to further my knowledge of different cultures and customs as I do not want to personally offend anyone nor harm a potential work relationship.