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Inappropriate Workplace Humor

Sometimes we don’t realize that our comments or jokes are a form of ridicule and disrespect when they play off stereotypes. These kinds of jokes often offend people in the workplace or make them feel excluded. Managers need to help employees see the impact of their behavior on working relationships (and the workplace in general).

Competencies

  • Diversity
  • Fostering Inclusion, Equity & Belonging

Learning Objectives

  • Understand that when workplace humor crosses the line, a manager is obligated to step in and address the issue.
  • Learn how inappropriate humor could contribute to a hostile work environment or harassment.

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TrainingBriefs® Creating a Respectful Workplace

TrainingBriefs® Creating a Respectful Workplace

Having fun at work is okay, but playing to stereotypes - even when it’s meant as just a joke - isn’t funny. It could be perceived as ridicule, and if that happens, it could be seen as creating a hostile environment. As a manager, it's important to quickly address inappropriate workplace behavior before it turns into a larger issue for the organization.

Training Files (9)

TitleTypeTime/PagesLanguage
Meet Kim Foo...
Video with graphics and narrator
Video Vignette04:36 min EnglishDemo
Meet Kim Foo...
Discussion Guide
Workshop Material7 pages EnglishDemo
Meet Kim Foo...
Video Discussion Questions
Workshop Material3 pages EnglishDemo
Meet Kim Foo...
As Produced Script
Workshop Material5 pages EnglishDemo

Additional Information

Most of us don’t mean to say things to intentionally insult people, but sometimes we tell or listen to jokes that play off of stereotypes. Sometimes they can cross the line to ridicule and insult and lead to a hostile environment.

It’s important to maintain a courteous and respectful workplace. If someone—an employee, customer, supplier, anyone—is offended by comments in the workplace, it could contribute to a hostile work environment or harassment when the subject is related to a characteristic protected by law or our policies.

All things considered, the best thing is for managers to help employees understand when their behavior is out of line and prevent complaints.


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