Don't be a jerk to your barista — and other thoughts on frontline work | Adriann Negreros
Feb 26, 2024
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Adriann Negreros discusses the importance of dignity and career growth for frontline workers, introducing the 'handbook of humanity'. Modupe shares tips on avoiding rudeness and practicing grace at work and beyond.
Frontline workers deserve dignity and opportunities for career growth.
Implementing people-centered ideas rooted in empathy can redefine frontline work culture.
Deep dives
Problem of Incivility in Airports and Towards Frontline Workers
Behaving badly in airports, especially during chaotic times like holidays, contributes to the turmoil experienced by frontline workers. Adrian Negrieroz highlights the rising reports of incivility towards frontline workers, emphasizing the need for a work environment where they feel safe and respected. CEOs and customers are urged to create a culture that values and cares for frontline workers.
Suggestions for Improving Frontline Worker Conditions
CEOs are encouraged to immerse themselves in frontline jobs to better understand and address challenges faced by employees. Addressing pay inequity, providing flexibility in shifts, and focusing on basic needs like clean bathrooms and safety gear can significantly improve the work environment and reduce turnover.
Humanity in Interactions and Mutual Respect
The importance of treating each other with decency, following simple rules of respect, and showing understanding in interactions is highlighted. A reminder to maintain grace, especially when dealing with customer service representatives, who often bear the brunt of frustrations, reinforces the significance of empathy and compassion in all interactions.
All jobs, especially those held by frontline workers, should have dignity and the ability to turn into great careers, says change management expert Adriann Negreros. From shift flexibility to ending work on time, he outlines what he calls the "handbook of humanity" — people-centered ideas for change, rooted in empathy — that, when implemented, can redefine the nature of frontline work. After the talk, Modupe shares how she avoids being a jerk — and gives advice on how to give yourself and others grace on and off the job.