Use accountability, not punishment, when rules are broken

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When punitive measures were not working to correct staff misbehavior at her restaurant, Homeroom chef and entrepreneur Erin Wade writes that she turned to restorative justice, which required accountability from staff to make amends for broken rules. "This approach helped build a sense of cohesion and pride among staff and also paved the way for us to let go of high-performing jerks who were not interested in this level of personal accountability," Wade writes.
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Put it into practice: Use restorative justice with your staff by asking them "to acknowledge the impact of their actions and come up with ways to make it right," Wade recommends. "When asked to think through all of the impacted parties and how to make it right for them, employees began seeing the bigger picture and coming up with creative solutions."
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Despite 97% of employees stating they would report misconduct, only half actually do, primarily due to fears of retaliation and skepticism about corrective action, writes Erica Salmon Byrne, the chief strategy officer and executive chair for Ethisphere. Training managers to encourage speaking up, practicing active listening and maintaining transparency in investigations can create a strong "speak-up" culture, Salmon Byrne writes.
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Put it into practice: Alleviate employee anxiety around speaking up by sharing data from investigations and avoid suspending, terminating or transferring an employee in what may seem like a retaliatory move, Salmon Byrne advises. "Make sure to educate your managers on this to avoid credibility hits to your speak-up program."
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Many companies, such as Google and Etsy, are using restorative justice practices that Erin Wade writes about as a way to confront employee misbehavior through dialogue and accountability instead of retribution or punishment.

Google established "restorative circles" to settle conflicts and interpersonal issues and involve conversations between employees and a neutral third party. Employees report that the circles have helped them increase empathy and understanding for their colleagues.

Etsy trains human resources officers to use restorative justice methods to address internal conflicts in areas such as harassment, discrimination and general office disputes. The practice has contributed to a more inclusive and open culture where employees feel safe to speak up without fear of retribution.

Leaders can use restorative justice practices to create the "speak up" culture that Erica Salmon Byrne writes about. If employees know that they can bring concerns to management without retaliation, they are more likely to report unethical practices.

Such strategies require open communication, accountability and a focus on repairing harm and restoring relationships, trained neutral facilitators and a focus on outcomes that ensure the harmful behavior ends.

"Strong organizational cultures don't just happen," Salmon Byrne writes. "They require intentional support so employees know that when they do the right thing, they will get the support they need. Speaking up is an act of integrity."

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