The Respect@Work Conversation Cards include 52 questions and supporting follow-up questions that leaders can use in one-on-one meetings, team meetings or as a tool for self-reflection.
The positive duty to take reasonable and proportionate measures to eliminate sex discrimination, sexual harassment, harassment on the grounds of sex, hostile working environments on the ground of sex, and victimisation became enforceable in December 2022.
This duty shifts the focus from responding to harm after it occurs, to actively preventing inappropriate workplace behaviour.
Leaders are expected to set clear behavioural expectations, foster respectful and inclusive workplace cultures, and intervene early at the lowest possible level when issues arise. Regularly speaking with your people about workplace behaviour lies at the heart of this.
The Respect@Work Conversation Cards are designed to support these regular respect focused conversations. They provide structured, open-ended questions that encourage reflection, dialogue, and problem-solving around workplace behaviour.
By using these cards in one-on-one meetings, team discussions, and as a self-reflection tool leaders can:
identify emerging culture risks early
strengthen safe, respectful, and supportive workplace practices
promote shared responsibility for a respectful workplace culture
meet their legal duty to prevent inappropriate workplace behaviour.
