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I MEMORANDUM <br /> To: (unit) Employees <br /> From: XXXX XXXXXX, Crew Supervisor <br /> Subject: Work Behavior Expectations <br /> Date: December 4, 2000 <br /> Every employee in this division is responsible for creating an environment that is respectful and <br /> supportive for all employees. This can only happen if each one of us understands and is sensitive <br /> to the perspectives of others. We must all think about what we say and do and refrain from <br /> making any comments or taking any actions that might be derogatory, demeaning or mean <br /> spirited to someone. Any comments, jokes, printed materials, or actions that reference or <br /> generalize someone's specific background, gender, religion, physical characteristics, sexual <br /> orientation or other inherent qualities is not acceptable and must be avoided in the workplace. <br /> This holds true regardless of whether someone does not appear to object. It also applies to <br /> customers and others contacted in the course of your work, as well as all City employees. <br /> Behavior, actions and comments do impact people's comfort at the workplace, enjoyment of <br /> work, productivity, and success on the job. Treating people with dignity and respect goes beyond <br /> a legal and policy issue; it is a clear value of mine and of the organization. Each of us must be <br /> accountable for our behavior. It is my expectation that we all take some responsibility for more <br /> than our own behavior, but also stand up for others. If you hear or see something happen that <br /> you think may be offensive or hurtful to someone or that you are uncomfortable with, please <br /> bring it to the attention of the person who said or did it, to me, our section manager, or the <br /> Maintenance Division Director. Our work environment will improve only if we each take <br /> responsibility primarily for our own behavior but also, to some degree, the behavior of our co- <br /> workers. <br /> All of you have received a copy of the City's anti - harassment policy, either at new employee <br /> orientation shortly after you were hired or when it's distributed each year by the City Manager. <br /> Please be aware that I and all other supervisors and managers of this organization take this policy <br /> very seriously. Any behaviors in the work place that violate the policy will not be tolerated. <br /> Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken if there are violations. I will seek the highest level <br /> of disciplinary action for the particular incident, including termination. <br /> I understand this can be a difficult subject to discuss with me or with your co- workers. Some <br /> employees may feel hesitant to bring forth a concern because they may have engaged in <br /> inappropriate behaviors or activities at some point in the past. We will only see real change <br /> when people stand up for what is right, and accept responsibility for their actions. Being a <br /> passive observer to inappropriate activities with no action or follow through to stop or correct it, <br />