Five ways To Bring Compassion Back into the WorkForce
By Betti Halsell
A lot of people are stressing about their personal needs in a workplace setting. A phrase used during orientation in any industry Pre-COVID included “Leave your problems at the door,” and you were still expected to come into work when you were sick. Even though the handbook suggests that we stay home, the vibes coming from management says that you should still show up.
This type of suppression has led to the world we live in today. There has to be more compassion in all areas of our life.
On the same step, employers should not have to bend over backwards and accommodate every scene that takes place in the life of their staff, there has to be equality in order and compassion. If there is mistreatment, there needs to be a remedy. Everyone should work in an establishment that is open enough to come to their boss if there is a problem, and work with them in a collaborative effort. Here are five ways to bring Compassion back into the workforce.
Stop calling it the workforce, the word force means “strength or power exerted upon an object; physical coercion; violence. One uses force when something doesn't budge or agree with the direction that it's being guided into. Let stop looking at work as something to be forced into.
Bring honesty back, both staff and employer must be honest about their expectations and feelings towards one another. It is ok to say someone is not a good fit for you or voice your opposition in a polite tone, at the right place, and at the right time. People use the excuse that “It had to be said in the moment,” listen unless it's open heart surgery, all critical words can wait until the tensity of the situation has cooled.
Focus on the endgame; when you have a message or feel the need to talk to someone about their behavior around you, figure out your endgame before you start the conversation. If at the end of the discussion, you want to leave on good terms, then make sure you have that mindset when entering the conversation.
Be aware of your energy, if you come in with a problem address that you have a problem, and that it is you. If you can, try to heal yourself before going into a shared space like the office or the break room. Hold yourself accountable on how your day is going to go.
Restore yourself before pouring into others, Sleep, take a rest, check in and be one with yourself at least once a day and especially on your days off. The time you have for yourself allows you to have more patience with others, because you already dealt with yourself.
