Harassment In The Pakistan Workplace Environment

There were always enough women in STEM or at least in the last 20-30 years; those who fire the women with education are the same males who want to keep their jobs and high paid salaries although they are incompetent. Pakistan is falling behind but it can be attributed to other factors. At Information Technology University there are over 100 male persons and fewer than 10 female persons in the first year.

Universities such as ITU are providing amazing opportunities for young girls to become involved in STEM – #STEMforGirls #goENGgirl – hopefully the increased interest in STEM-based careers correlates to an interest in decision support/analytics/performance measurement! Even in some parts of the industry, we are bonded to very old-fashioned and traditional role concepts. We know what we are talking about as women are working in a male-dominated industry. Women need a model but there are so few of them. We try to do Networking and mentoring here with the younger women to avoid the Trouble Pakistani women have been through and to strengthen their own self-confidence. Women are so well educated and trained but the industry still does not see them as future Parameter.

The managers of good cultured organizations respect well. Respect in the workplace is huge. Ignoring the presence of another human being is the ultimate description of disrespect. It has become commonplace in society, although unacceptable. Unfortunately, people are given the title manager these days and think that they are deserving of huge levels of respect without having to return any at all. Respecting coworkers is the main divide that separates actually being a leader from just being a manager. The greatest leaders are more nuanced and empathy is a facet in their multi-dimensional personalities.

It’s NOT what you are, it’s what people think you are.

Respecting Coworkers in your work demonstrates that your formative years completed you as a person. Acknowledging people in all walks of life, regardless of one’s role, should be a given every day. The biggest deficit that we have in our society and in the world right now is an empathy deficit. This is not just about empathy. It is about recognizing every person on a team has something valuable to share and contribute or they wouldn’t be there. It is not just the person who deserves respect but a respect and recognition for their contribution. Recognizing this is the difference between a manager and a leader. Numbers of people seldom understand the human aspect much less the moral obligation which often times doesn’t fit a computation. We need to understand that we all are here as a team with different roles and nothing else.

Bring dignity into the workplace by Respecting Coworkers:

Soft skills should be a requirement for anyone in a management position. When people are acknowledged for their contribution they feel that what they do matters. Collaboration is the key. When the division amongst every rank is blatantly obvious and is guarded jealously. Every directive is You rather than We. We need to remember every person in a business is of equal value regardless of role. Forget at your peril. It’s about character. Great leaders and managers have enough character to genuinely show respect for everyone above and below them. Those that only show reverence to those who will do something for them will eventually be recognized for the sycophants they are. Collaboration increases the feel-good factor, engagement, and productivity. People should not be in supervisory or management positions if they lack people skills and an understanding of the needs of the workforce. That is why, when it comes to Google improving on its workplace environment and company culture, it’s about the people, for the people, and by the people — and you can translate the big ideas to your much smaller company.

Integrity and accountability go hand in hand:

Respect starts from a demonstration of basic manners and etiquette in our personal and professional lives. One could rate people on the way they treat people that don’t “offer” them anything. It’s the best test of a person’s character, with many failing and looking completely fake as they suck up to the CEO but treat cleaners, baristas, waiters, admin staff, etc. like cr**. It always comes back to bite them though. It may be overlooked in some cultures where seniority and authority are considered dominant behaviors. Too many niceties are being lost along the way. We all need to promote respect and build our authenticity regardless of jobs and ranks. We should respect all our co-workers, regardless of any differences – sadly this isn’t always the case, and disrespect breeds disharmony in the workplace.

Read: Self Accountability

It depends on how respect is viewed. Either respect by command – due to the nature of job leveling or respect given as common courtesy – given to all co-workers regardless of rank. Most of the time, the two differences are confused with one another, sadly. Don’t take everything as a 100% point-blank fact, especially in an office with a multitude of different cultures, religions, beliefs, etc. Often enough small and big gestures considered a sign of respect or appreciation in one culture can be very much irritating or even offensive in another culture. So alongside respecting coworkers we would say tolerance and flexibility are also very important. And always keep in mind the real reason why people share time in an office in the first place. If you look for the good in people you’ll find it, if you look for the bad, you’ll find that too. Spend your time looking for the good.

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