Monday, August 23, 2021 Women in Construction A 10-part series exploring best practices to recruit and retain women in the construction workplace Newsletters Alberta Local 63 BC Local 68 Manitoba Local 152 Ontario Construction Saskatchewan Local 151 Sectors Construction Best Practice #3 Post and implement a workplace respect policy. Implementing a policy regarding workplace respect is an important way to address the workplace culture and shifting any norms that are challenging for women in the industry. Workplace respect policies promote a safe workplace by addressing respect violations. Violations of respect include unprofessional conduct, harassment, and workplace violence. When workplace policies are established, practiced, and enforced, productivity increases and communication is more effective. Improved workplace respect also helps site supervisors spend less time managing workplace harassment issues, which frees them up to focus more on daily tasks. You might be interested in Why We Work Safely 5 Jun 2026 Standing Your Ground, and Staying Steady on the Job 4 Jun 2026 CLAC Partners with Alberta Government to Advance Skilled Trades Training and Accelerate Certification 4 Jun 2026 Strathcona Mechanical Workers Ratify New Agreement Providing Wage, Scheduling Improvements 3 Jun 2026