Workplace Conduct
NRAO Workplace Conduct PledgeEvery NRAO employee has the right to work in a professional environment and be treated with dignity and respect. At no time shall an NRAO employee be expected to tolerate negative or condescending behavior from another person, regardless of the other person's position or employer. NRAO will immediately address the problem and forbid any form of retaliation against an employee who reports abuse. Trust, teamwork and success thrive at NRAOFor over 50 years, NRAO employees have worked together to make it the premiere astronomical Observatory in the United States by designing, building and operating the most sophisticated radio astronomy instruments in the world. No obstacle is too big for its highly skilled and dedicated workforce. NRAO employees succeed in an environment that invokes trust, teamwork and success. Management is committed to creating and sustaining this environment for every employee and extends this commitment to our partner organizations and any person we work with, regardless of their affiliation with NRAO. Trust, teamwork and success thrive where people treat each other with respect and dignity. There are no lines of authority, levels of education, or years of experience that separate our employees when it comes to how we treat each other in the workplace. Every employee has the expectation to be treated with respect and dignity when doing their job. This expectation also extends to all non-employees (applicants, visitors, collaborators, consultants, vendors, etc.) in their interactions with staff during the course of their work. NRAO is committed to establishing and maintaining a culture of respect and dignity within its workforce and will promptly address situations that compromise this culture. This website information, and any partner documents and requirements, outline NRAO’s expectations for workplace behavior. Non-Discrimination and Sexual HarassmentNRAO is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that is antiracist, promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices, sexual harassment or any kind of harassment. Therefore, the Observatory expects that all relationships among people in the Observatory, including visitors and collaborators, will be business-like and free of bias, prejudice, harassment and retaliation. All reports of discrimination, sexual harassment or any kind of harassment will be handled in a confidential manner and all allegations will be investigated promptly. All persons involved will be given a full and fair opportunity to present information relevant to the complaint and the privacy of everyone will be respected. ExpectationsEvery NRAO employee is expected to conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner at all times. NRAO is committed to creating an environment where all employees and other individuals are treated with fairness and dignity. NRAO does not discriminate against employees or candidates for employment because of race, color, religion, age, gender, physical impairment or disability, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status,veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. NRAO does not tolerate bullying, harassment or any form of discrimination on the basis of any other personal characteristic. An environment that embodies fairness and dignity fosters cooperation, mutual respect and trust. It also supports open communications. Good behavior is expected from all employees, regardless of their role while at the Observatory or while conducting business on behalf of the Observatory. Good behavior is built on a foundation of: Professionalism - Always act professional no matter what your job title is. Talk to everyone in professional manner. Treat others with respect no matter how well or poorly they are performing. Honesty – Employees at all levels need to make the right choices. They need to own up to mistakes. Admitting to mistakes will allow time to make corrections. Trust – Employees and leaders need to be able to count on each other. There must be an understanding of "I have your back". Responsibility – One of the most important workplace behavior ethics is responsibility. Each and every worker needs to know what is expected of them. It is then their responsibility to make sure they follow through. Employees have the responsibility of following policies and making the right decisions. Leaders can control this ethical behavior in the work-place by holding everyone accountable, especially with regard to their own actions. Fostering a professional and respectful work environment is critical. All employees-including managers and supervisors-are expected to:
Additionally, managers and supervisors must:
Note: The information above contains information from NRAO Policies applicable to Workplace Conduct. Additional information may be obtained at the links provided on the right side of this page.
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