How to Prevent Profanity In the Workplace
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How to Prevent Profanity In the Workplace
Profanity in the workplace not only projects a horrible image but profanity can be used in issues of harassment.
There are many, many reasons why profanity is to be avoided. Here are a few pointers to getting improvement:
1. Focus, focus, focus. Put profanity on every business agenda until the issue is resolved. I use the agenda items image and attitude to focus on profanity
2. Speak privately with the worst offenders. Have them state what they feel about the use of profanity. Develop a plan to reduce incidents. The plan should include a commitment.
3. Owners, managers and other key personnel need to set the example.
4. Get a "cuss jar" and put it in a prominent spot. Every offense gets a fine -- say a dime or a quarter. As improvement begins, raise the fine. Donate proceeds to a worthy cause.
5. Don't hire those that use profanity in an interview. If they do it in an interview they will do it anywhere.
6. Don't expect employees to stop completely. The goal is not to have customers, vendors, and other employees hear profanities. I tell them its okay if they whisper it.
Comments
10/10/2006 2:52:17 PMTerry said:
Develope a company policy to be included in the employee handbook that, because profanity can be offensive, intimidating and to teh point of verbally abusive, especially when used by persons in authority, will not be tolerated.
7/28/2007 1:48:35 PM
Felecia said:
Profane language is offensive and must not be tolorated by managers and supervisors. There is no excuse for this behavior in meetings, presentations, and professional conversations. Everyone should be held accountable especially managers and supervisors.
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