I love history because it teaches us so much. Not only about the past, but about today as well as the future… who hasn’t heard the expression, “history repeats itself?”One very interesting document I’ve read is America’s Bill of Rights. It contained the first ten amendments to the US Constitution and was introduced by James Madison. It came into effect in 1791 and became a model for many other countries that passed bills outlining individual rights.
That got me thinking… there ought to be a Recognition Bill of Rights for the workplace.
My Recognition Bill of Rights would start out with a preamble that states all employees should be treated with respect and dignity in the workplace.
It would articulate that employees should be appreciated for who they are and what they do.
It would go on to affirm that recognition should not be left to the discretionary whims of managers.
It would declare that recognition in the workplace is a “right” for everyone in the workplace!
2 comments:
Peter:
Get the document printed and I would love to add my vote or signature to it.
David
Peter, this is terrific in its simplicity and ease of understanding. Who wouldn't want to work for an organization that lived this Bill of Rights!
Barbara
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