good and harmonious working environment
What is good and harmonious working environment?
A good and harmonious working environment is one where all workers are treated with dignity and respect, and where no worker is subjected to harassment by conduct that is related to religious belief or political opinion. Again the same principles will apply with regard to the promotion of a good and harmonious working environment on grounds of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation and age. Commonsense dictates that what will define a good and harmonious working environment may change over time and place. In addition the context of each situation warrants consideration, for example what may be perceived as light hearted banter or horseplay in one context may be considered more sinister in another. In relation to considering the nature of ‘banter’ the Tribunal has acknowledged that while banter can and does occur, there should be no place in the workplace for conduct that has the potential to disrupt an harmonious working environment - or to intimidate or embarrass any worker because of his or her religious beliefs or political opinions.
Factors That Can Create a Harmonious Working Environment
Most of us will have spent time working in certain jobs and enjoyed them far more than we’ve enjoyed others. Much of the time, this might have simply been due to the type of work we were doing but, at some time, we’ve all probably had experiences of work we can point to and say that it was the atmosphere of the workplace itself that made it a fun place to me. But that then begs the question – “Why are some workplaces more of a desirable place to be?” The truth is that there is no one single ‘secret’ to creating a harmonious and peaceful workplace. However, there are a number of reasons why some workplaces are more harmonious than others.
1. Encouraging Open Communication
One of the factors that foster good relations within the workplace is to encourage dialogue and effective communication. This should not just be
A good and harmonious working environment is one where all workers are treated with dignity and respect, and where no worker is subjected to harassment by conduct that is related to religious belief or political opinion. Again the same principles will apply with regard to the promotion of a good and harmonious working environment on grounds of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation and age. Commonsense dictates that what will define a good and harmonious working environment may change over time and place. In addition the context of each situation warrants consideration, for example what may be perceived as light hearted banter or horseplay in one context may be considered more sinister in another. In relation to considering the nature of ‘banter’ the Tribunal has acknowledged that while banter can and does occur, there should be no place in the workplace for conduct that has the potential to disrupt an harmonious working environment - or to intimidate or embarrass any worker because of his or her religious beliefs or political opinions.
Factors That Can Create a Harmonious Working Environment
Most of us will have spent time working in certain jobs and enjoyed them far more than we’ve enjoyed others. Much of the time, this might have simply been due to the type of work we were doing but, at some time, we’ve all probably had experiences of work we can point to and say that it was the atmosphere of the workplace itself that made it a fun place to me. But that then begs the question – “Why are some workplaces more of a desirable place to be?” The truth is that there is no one single ‘secret’ to creating a harmonious and peaceful workplace. However, there are a number of reasons why some workplaces are more harmonious than others.
1. Encouraging Open Communication
One of the factors that foster good relations within the workplace is to encourage dialogue and effective communication. This should not just be
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