Right to Respect

Feeling valued, heard and safe 

Right to Respect creates the conditions for our people to do their best work, whether on site, in offices, in meetings or beyond. 

It means ensuring everyone feels valued, able to speak up and confident that different perspectives are welcomed. When people feel respected, they contribute more and help us build stronger teams. 

The programme goes beyond challenging unacceptable behaviour. It's about creating positive experiences through the way we listen, communicate, collaborate and respond to one another. 

Our commitments 

We value everyone 

We treat every person with dignity and respect. We value different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds because they make us stronger. 

This helps us build stronger teams, make better decisions and create a workplace where everyone can contribute fully. 

We speak up for ourselves and each other 

When behaviour falls short, whether it affects us or someone else, we speak up, call it out and help put it right. 

This helps us act earlier, make safer choices and build confidence that concerns will be heard. 

We seek feedback and own our impact on others 

We listen when someone tells us our behaviour has had an impact. We reflect, learn and do better. 

This strengthens relationships, builds self-awareness and supports a culture of learning and improvement. 

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Right to Respect

By embedding a respectful, inclusive culture, making clear the behaviours we expect and empowering our colleagues and partners to hold each other to account, we’re creating a workplace where everyone is energised, motivated and can reach their potential, helping Balfour Beatty to become an even better business.