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HOW DO I BUILD A POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT? (EFFECTIVE WORK CULTURE OR SETTING)

ConocoPhillips also has made a public commitment to its
work environment:

We are committed to providing a workplace free of harassment that
values employees and respects their rights. Our code of business eth-
ics and conduct, along with our equal employment opportunity policy,
set consistent global standards for providing equal opportunities and
fair treatment in recruiting, compensation, professional development,
and advancement. Regional policies determine how these standards
are implemented in compliance with local law. 13

Conoco leaders make this commitment real by training
supervisors to communicate openly with employees, resolve
employee conflicts, and track employee attitudes. The
impact of this training shows up in the work environment:

SURVEY QUESTION % FAVORABLE % NEUTRAL % UNFAVORABLE
Supervisor accessible 83 12 5
Supervisor routinely
discussed progress
on performance goals 65 18 17

Can report an ethics
violation without fear
of retaliation 78 18 4

The City of Brisbane (Australia) commits to providing
employees “a positive and supportive working environment,”
fostered by valuing diversity of people who are hired, making
decisions founded on a set of values, and paying enormous
attention to workplace health and safety issues. The city has
publicly committed to “zero harm” to anyone in the workplace

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