This presentation discusses creating a respectful workplace by addressing disrespectful behaviors and their negative impacts. It identifies types of disrespectful conduct including derogatory comments, bullying, gossip and harassment. Such behaviors increase stress, lower productivity and morale. They damage trust and commitment within the workplace. The presentation provides tools for being an active listener and assertive communicator to address inappropriate behaviors, as well as for problem solving conflicts respectfully. It encourages attending training to learn how to recognize and prevent actions that contribute to a hostile environment.