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The 7 Keys to Gaining and Maintaining RESPECT in the Workplace By Kimberly A. Ferguson

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In the workplace, respect is critical to job satisfaction and overall success.  In a study released in April 2016, the Society for Human Resource Management identified respectful treatment of employees as the most important factor contributing to job satisfaction.  That’s big! Accountability is not solely on the employer. As an employee, you are responsible for taking appropriate action to establish respect. Of course, we cannot force respect; however, we can do our part. In Aretha Franklin style, let’s break down what R-E-S-P-E-C-T really means. Using the acronym below, we’ll explore 7 keys to building respectful relationships – to increase job satisfaction and build a winning brand. R --Remember, attitude is everything:  You can change the trajectory of your life with a shift in outlook and change of attitude. Instead of focusing on the negative, find value in every interaction. A method that I find helpful is thought-awareness, in which I pay close attention to how I am perc