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"Sharing and helping on every productive ideas to better everyday life duties"

"By listening to every voice. And turning their thoughts and ideas into positive action. "

"As a manufacturer of safety products we value all input and person connected to the creation of that product. We have group meetings where everyone can be involved in the process including reaching out to construction workers to see what needed on the ground and how we can help to make them safer in the workplace. We listen to women in construction and address their needs for designs specific to them"

"There are no bad ideas. We should be open to making work safer for every employee and that requires a willingness to evaluate what we do and strive to improve "

"I take the time to listen intently. "

"Employee voice is about creating an environment where employees are listened to, ideas are shared, innovation is actively encouraged, and difference of experience and perspective is embraced. The sound of silence in a workplace is an indication of a disengaged workforce who feels undervalued and disconnected. Creating a climate of voice benefits everyone. Every voice matters, regardless of difference, and fosters a culture where healthy debate, respectful dialogue and constructive challenge are welcomed. "

"We regularly discuss safety on our projects and try to learn from one another. When you are able to connect with a person the conversation and outcome is always more positive. Approaching safety from a personal level is very important and will leave a more lasting impression."

"I make sure that when we do stand downs we give everyone an opportunity to ask questions if they have any. "

"Listen to all concerns "

"Asking everyone for any ideas before we start the task "

"When the youngest member of our team can ask a question without having a fear of ridicule or heckling then it’s always going to make a safer and more positive environment that will only help on productivity."

"Being present and allowing everyone the ability to speak up! We ask our craft everyday on what we can do better!"

"Making myself approachable to my team , listening and following up when someone has a concern that they have voiced."

"I demonstrate my commitment by listening and respecting everyone’s opinions or suggestions and making sure everyone feels heard and included. "

"I demonstrate my commitment to valuing every voice in the workplace by asking questions to my peers and coworkers about different ways to approach certain tasks. I believe this is important because it facilitates positive and productive conversation and allows brainstorming that can create compounding ideas. I strongly believe this is a critical element in coming up with best solution for any given situation, and that dialogue between employees is the best way to ensure a safe workplace that maintains high morale."

"I try to treat everyone with respect and kindness, from the CEO to my coworkers "

"In the workplace, it is important to value every voice and idea. A great way to demonstrate this commitment is by actively listening to others and encouraging open communication. It is also important to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable sharing their ideas and perspectives. By fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and transparency, we can ensure that every voice is heard and valued."

"The key to safety in jobsite is in your hands."

"Personally, I demonstrate my commitment to valuing every voice in the workplace by always allowing people to voice their opinion no matter the circumstance. I believe that everyone has a right to have an opinion on what goes on in the workplace while enforcing safety and work goals at hand. "

"Listening and paying attention to work space as well as the crew, following demands that need to be met."

"Talking with my crew we come up with a way to do the job safely"

"Always have an open forum and open door as a supervisor. Encourage the team to communicate and transfer ideas without my intervention. "

"By listening with intent when others speak"

"By Listening and communicating with my team members"

"Listening to input from from every department and understanding there is rarely a standardized approach. "

"Listen to others hopefully they also listen"

"Working as a team speaking with rash other and coming up with a game plan before put are plan into action "

"It is really important for our work place to build trust and be comfortable around each other. This is key because it helps our team be the best while achieve success and encouraging a positive work environment. One way to demonstrate my commitment to valuing every voice in my team it’s by listening to my colleagues and taking into careful consideration their opinions. As well as offering them feedback and advice. It is empowering for our company to respect and listen to everyone’s voice in order to ensure the best possible outcome."

"Talking with my guys and solving problems that are brought up in unknown circumstances, shutting down to help them talking them through things that I’ve seen or done to make sure they stay safe and stay on track ."

"Take time to listen and understand everyone’s point of view."

"By encouraging everyone to speak up about their concerned, suggestion with regards to safety and make sure that all concerned is been address by management as a whole."

"I always try to communicate every single worker on site and ask how they are feeling this project - it is safe enough or there is any concern, and if they have any concern I talk to the team to share, and try to solve one by one. That way I show to the workplace that Gilbane is serious toward to safety (not only safety though), and serous to be as a team."

"Listening to every opinion and respect. Paying attention to your surroundings and watching for each other."

"To me safety comes first. Thats why its importantant to speak up. And to work as a safe team. By watching each others back. To ensure we all go back home safe."

"Hearing each out can help lessen accidents or they may have safer ways to do things"

"listen to what people say to you, don't judge their opinion but listen and figure out how you can add value to those concerns"

"Every person is different. Taking the differing opinions and experiences from others and combining them to get the job done is essential. "

"I talk with and listen to the members of the team and ensure we are taking their input and implementing action to provide a safe and engaging environment to work. "

"In years past safety was a necessary evil. Today it is a part of my everyday life both at work and at home. I want to see all of my family everyday both at home and at work. I consider my coworkers family as well where in the past without safety they were not. We look at for each other and that is a good thing. I am thankful for our safety culture."

"Being a leader plays very critical role on how a safety culture is established in an organization. Aside from technical skills and knowledge that every leader must possess, a great leader must have empathy and must listen to every idea whether good and bad and use his wisdom and discernment to weigh and accept its consequences just to make a team member feel being heard and valued or the good of many especially when working in a diverse workplace with cultural differences. Having only technical knowledge and skills without empathy, ability to inspire, respect and care for the people around you may not be as effective when they do things willingly and joyfully, and not from fear."

"I look to get to know every person I work with. I want to know about their personal lives. It makes it a lot easier to want them to be safe for reasons beyond human nature and my job."

"By listening to everyone’s ideas and discussing the best course of action. "

"By taking the time to understand the person as an individual. Not all people are the same and we all communicate in different ways. By learning how they communicate you show them that they are valued then trust is built and respect is earned. Once that is in place you can lead they to safer ways of working."

"Always ask team's opinion or idea regardless of years of experience about how to improve the current system or habit and try to apply new method. "

"自己管理と健康維持: 疲労やストレスを溜めず、体調を整えるよう声がけする。 何か異変や問題を感じたら、すぐに上司や同僚に報告し、共有するように働きかける。 コミュニケーションの大切さ: 同僚や周囲の人々とコミュニケーションを大切にし、声掛けやサポートを行います。 安全パトロールと指摘: 職場の安全パトロールで、他の従業員に声を掛けて改善の指導を行います。"

"To showcase my dedication to honoring every voice in the workplace, I ensure that all concerns, from laborers to their supervisors, are solicited, listened to, and addressed with appropriate action. Each day, during our daily huddles and Take 5 sessions, every team member is encouraged to share any concerns related to safety, quality, and production. Even minor issues are addressed to demonstrate to everyone that Granite diligently cares for their safety and well-being."

"Listening and acting. "

"The biggest thing in showing commitment is by listening and being responsive in the conversation. "

"During meetings, we make sure that everyone's opinion is being heard before deciding on the final/best option. We make sure to understand one another's suggestions."

"Always asking for everyone's input and opinion, and sharing my input when different from others'."

"I work for a safety PPE manufacturer at Portwest LLC and I like to take the time to hear every customer, team member, and end user tell their stories of creating a positive safety culture. The common denominator amongst these stories is constant ongoing learning not only from safety classes/learnings, but from peers as well. Different companies, regions, and cultures impact your safety culture so it is best to go into every meeting I have with an open mind to bridge the gap between my customers and their safety goals in any way I can. I not only listen to them, but spread awareness /ideas with my peers, my organization, and other customers/end users. "

"Listening honestly to each person that brings up concerns."

"By listening and understanding other peoples perspectives in certain situations "

"Am always welcome to hearing out the perspective of my peers. "

"Make sure to check in with your team frequently, even if the info seems insignificant its best to make sure everyone is on the same page to work best as a unit."

"Portwest values every suggestion from the sales team. We have a specific portal where we can enter our suggestions as we hear them from end users. Anything that we don't carry or any suggestion that can improve our existing products is always welcome."

"Listen up!"

"When I visit projects, I always engage with craft workers to understand how things are going and what is making their work difficult so I can help implement change that resolves these difficulties."

"Actually listening instead of judging the question or just looking past someone. Try to hear what their concern really is."

"By listening to what the persons pain point might be. Also the culture should be "If you see something say something" No matter what it might be. "

"Anyone and everyone are capable to bring something to the table, it becomes more valuable when that something saves lives. "

"現場巡回時極力作業員とのコミュニケーションを大事にする。"

"Different people feel seen and heard in different ways. There should be several ways that everyone in the workplace can put their voice forward. This may be through talking to a manager, giving feedback in a meeting, through an anonymous method etc. As a manager, I give any and all options to employees to let their voice be heard and I will put the idea and opinions out to be discussed and built upon. Some ideas will go forward and bring changes in our workplace and some won’t. Some ideas may twist and turn, some may be grow and develop with collaboration. The most important thing is that everybody feels they have contributed if they had something to contribute. It is important to me to ensure that no changes, good or bad, are snap decisions. Everyone should be given a few days to sleep on ideas, think of possible alterations and ideas before something is implemented. Also, as a manager and coworker, when employees come to me to speak about something, I ensure that I actively listen. I take a moment to take in exactly what they are saying. I will repeat back parts and ask if I am understanding them correctly. I will not jump in and offer advice/ anecdotes/ tell them what to do straight away. I will ask them what they would ideally like from me. Is it advice? Is it an ear they can vent to without judgement or someone telling them what to do? I want them to feel seen, heard and supported. I am very open and honest in the workplace. In a team catch up, I will tell the team about something good that happened in my day/ week but I will also be honest if something went wrong or I messed up. I feel it allows them to see that it is ok to have ups and downs and they don’t have to put on a front. "

"I don't take anything or anyone for granted, from the CEO, project manager to the finisher, the engineer or designer to the last nail set. You never know who might have that answer or idea your looking for."

"By listening to the site work force when they present ideas or raise concerns."

"Demonstrating your commitment to valuing every voice in the workplace involves creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard, respected, and empowered to contribute. Here are some ways to achieve this: Active Listening: Practice active listening during meetings and one-on-one interactions. Show genuine interest in what others have to say by maintaining eye contact, nodding, and paraphrasing their points to ensure understanding. Encourage Participation: Create opportunities for everyone to contribute their ideas and opinions. Encourage quieter team members to speak up by specifically asking for their input or feedback. Respect Diverse Perspectives: Recognize and appreciate the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of your colleagues. Avoid making assumptions and be open to learning from different viewpoints. Provide Equal Opportunities: Ensure that all team members have access to the same resources, opportunities for advancement, and recognition for their contributions. Address any biases or barriers that may prevent certain individuals from fully participating or advancing in the workplace. Foster Collaboration: Encourage collaboration and teamwork by creating a culture where individuals feel comfortable sharing their ideas and working together towards common goals. Address Inequities: Take proactive steps to address any inequities or disparities in the workplace, whether related to gender, race, ethnicity, or other factors. Advocate for inclusive policies and practices that promote fairness and equality for all employees. Lead by Example: Lead by example by demonstrating inclusive behavior in your own actions and interactions with others. Be mindful of your language and behavior, and challenge any exclusionary attitudes or behaviors that you encounter. Seek Feedback: Regularly seek feedback from your team members about their experiences and perceptions of inclusion in the workplace. Use this feedback to identify areas for improvement and take action to address any concerns. By consistently demonstrating these behaviors and values, you can help create a workplace where every voice is valued and respected."

"When I am approached in the field or office with an idea or concern, I always make it a personal commitment with the individual to hear their side of the story. Weather it is a safety concern or personal issue, that person has my undivided attention. I believe there is a "common ground resolution" to everyone's voice. I go as far as, pulling that employee to the side, listening to their thoughts, taking notes and giving them a timeline, to a response. Whatever the outcome may be, I always make an extra effort to circle back and give them an answer. Employees are more likely to approach you and give a sincere idea, worry, or different perspective if you treat them as a person not a number. I find it rewarding when an employee comes up to me and thanks me for listening to them and making their voice heard! "

"I have conversions daily about how to improve the jobsite for both my crew and the trade partner crews working around us. I listen to others whether I think it’s a good idea or not and try to elevate the needs to the correct individuals or make changes myself. "

"It is beyond any one individuals capability to build a safe work environment. By building trust and keeping open and honest communication you can begin to build a CULTURE that is safety focused. Once that culture has been created, it becomes everyone's culture and is run from every level, not a top down approach. You want every set of eyes to act as the Safety Professional in the workplace, looking out for one another and looking out for opportunities to improve the practices that are currently in place."

"Listening to the men and women who are performing the work allows us to ensure that everyone goes home to their families healthy and can continue to provide for their families."

"I will list some of the ways that can demonstrate commitment to valuing every voice in the workplace. >Actively listen without judgment >Encourage diverse participation >Ensure equal opportunities >Implement inclusive policies >Provide education on diversity >Hold everyone accountable >Celebrate diversity"

"Start by being the example-100% on and off-site. Enforcement: Recognizing that everyone is responsible and consequences applies to all and are enforced. Encouragement: Share ideas and motivating others to communicate, practice and implement BMP's that could possibly enchance safety and maintain efficiency of the task(s) at hand. Not all safety practices make the task(s) more efficient but ALL safety procedures must be followed."

"Take the time to listen and understand every workers input. Also look for safety reasons to talk about and address to create safer work environments! I break it down to if this was my company,my family,my coworkers, my jobsite. Be honest and always look out for your people!!"

"I involve the whole team to share their ideas and use them to each play a role in training a new team member."

"Listening to all members of the team for input on safety related issues. "

"By actively listening and not ridiculing anyone's idea"

"Encouraging everyone to voice what they think about a situation. We all come from different backgrounds and experiences and all have something to offer!"

"By listening to each and every one of the crew members their ideas and their thoughts "

"I think the first step to valuing every voice is to stop and listen. When we listen to others vs always speaking, it allows us to hear a different perspective, reason or idea. Listening is a powerful tool that allows us to empower others, and yourself. "

"I enjoy coaching and also listening to what employees have to say. I like to share stories where I learned from others and making them feel comfortable to they can rise their voice and speak up. I also share with them, that if at any time they don't feel comfortable with one person, they can always wait and talk to other that him or she may be more comfortable with. "

"By making time and being considerate. Listening to what others concerns and opinions whether big or small. Providing assurance and finding the right solution as well. This will always make an impact. "

"I value every voice in the workplace by reaching out to those that may not be willing to ask for help. I take action by following up with individuals who seem to be struggling or might be hiding the fact that they are in psychological pain. I am committed to sitting with anyone as they share an experience that is bothering them or is overwhelming, not trying to run away from or try to offer advice. I will not try to heal or fix them, but I will listen and remain grounded to allow them to release this pain and work through the feelings of hopelessness."

"I, as a crew leader try to keep a positive attitude and an open mind towards the crew and the company as a whole. While working with the crew, teaching them new things and learning from them as well is a part of self-improvement for us all. One of my biggest daily goals, is to make sure the crew enjoys working with each other and the job they do. "

"When you value every voice in the work place you create an atmosphere that people feel comfortable to express their concerns. "

"I demonstrate my commitment by creating great relationships with our entire team, our safety department is a huge support group and we have great leaders who will help our team grow. "

"Actively engaging with multiple stakeholders at different levels of the job site to understand better the value and impact of safety procedures and PPE. "

"Asking employees to share a safety moment in meetings along with lessons learned. Not everything has to be work related. We encounter safety in every part of our lives."

"Speaking with Craftspersons each time I’m on site, thanking them and hearing their thoughts!"

"Stopping, listening to every idea for safety improvement, and then demonstrating that action is taken."

"By engaging with the craft and making sure their opinion is heard"

"I stop and talk with each employee on my visits to the job. I take their concerns where they need to go and follow up with them individually. "

"Have a toolbox talk before work and constant communication and letting everyone have a say so we can always learn"

"During pre task safety meeting everyone gets a chance to voice their opinions and concerns. This brings potential hazards to everyone’s attention that they may not have noticed. When everyone has a voice it allows the crew to be on the same page, and keeps us all safer. "

"Speaking up to protect human life."

"Not letting the fact that I’m relatively new to the trade inhibit me from making my voice heard when I feel something could be done more safely and efficient. "

"Listen up speak up when you hear someone voicing an opinion listen to what is being said "

"By keeping in mind every experience i have had in the past and all the safety discussions had in my every day life"

"i hope we all go home how we left"

"Learn to listen with open mind"

"If I see something I say something. "