Watch your language!

[ctivnan]

Language can be used in ways that exclude or discriminate against popular social groups. Therefore, especially in a diverse workforce, employees/employers must be careful about the expressions that they use within the company.

Non-inclusive language is language that may be interpreted as derogatory, sexist, or racist.

e.g. stewardess, cleaning lady

Inclusive language helps to create a more positive work climate, as it is neutral and does not stereotype or offend anybody.

e.g. flight attendant, office cleaner

Let's see how careful you are with your language. :Cat Smiley 6111:

What is the inclusive term for handyman?



Source: Business Spotlight Plus, 6/06

[s O p H i E]

What is the inclusive term for handyman?

"handyperson"
"maintenance crew"

:smilie3:

[adrian68]

"handyperson"
"maintenance crew"

:smilie3:

maintenance crew too:friendz:

[cmo]

What is the inclusive term for handyman?




skilled worker


:flex:

[Zahir]

For me, it's caretaker and maintenance worker . :coffee1:

[cmo]

I got it, if I have to choose from the 3 options in the poll, I would choose maintenance worker!

:flame::flame::flame::flame:

[jophefs]

A man who does odd jobs or various small tasks - a maintenance crew

[humanrain2k]

Based on the poll it's the "maintenance worker"...

But on my own perception it's a small man you can carry anywhere a "Handy Man"...(kiddin)

[aiepro]

How about "utility worker"?

[gildaaltez]

A man who does menial tasks,,,,,a utilityman/worker.

[waps]

I remember way back 2 years ago when im in china... I called the waitress miss(in chinese language) and she got really pissed...

When i got back to the hotel i asked my uncle, then he explain to me that i cant call them miss coz miss in china stands for a "bitch" heheheh... :D :D :D

anyway my answer is maintenance worker

[roxel81]

maintenance worker

[mistymaldita]

handyman means man that is handy..

harhar

[juniboy]

for me handyman means..

jack of all trades
mc gyver

[lei]

Inclusive language helps to create a more positive work climate, as it is neutral and does not stereotype or offend anybody.

e.g. flight attendant, office cleaner

Let's see how careful you are with your language. :Cat Smiley 6111:

What is the inclusive term for handyman?



Source: Business Spotlight Plus, 6/06


:Smiley 6213: i am pretty sure, maintenance worker is the correct one :dance:

[ctivnan]

Yup! Maintenance worker is the correct one!!! Congratulations to all those who got it! ^^ The answers: maintenance crew and utility worker are also accepted.

Here are some more:

Non-inclusive ------------ Inclusive Language

policeman -------------- police officer
fireman ----------------- firefighter
barman ----------------- bartender
man on the street ----- average person
middleman ------------- agent
male nurse ------------- health-care assistant
chairwoman ------------ chairperson
Christian name --------- given/first name
secretary --------------- office manager
handicapped ----------- person with disability


Source: Business Spotlight plus, 6/2006