Importance of boundaries

  • Boundaries are important to maintain both productivity and good social dynamics while working
  • Without boundaries, there are no firm guidelines for behaviour
  • Failure to understand and fulfill your duties in regard to your responsibilities as a worker may result in harm to either yourself or others. It may also lead to legal action being taken against you
  • Being aware of professional boundaries and working within MCCGC’s policies and procedures will protect you as a staff member and/or volunteer.

Having no boundaries can cause an unhealthy work environment and lead to :

                    • Poor performance
                    • Low morale
                    • Reduced motivation to take on additional responsibilities
                    • Legal liability
                    • Confusion over job roles (scope of practice)
                    • Unhealthy work relationships with customers and co-workers (doing too much sets unrealistic expectations of what all staff and volunteers can realistically deliver)
                    • Reduced job satisfaction

Lesson Summary

Boundaries are essential for maintaining productivity and fostering positive social dynamics in the workplace. Without clear boundaries, there are no guidelines for appropriate behavior. Failing to understand and fulfill your responsibilities as a worker can lead to harm to yourself or others and may even result in legal action being taken against you.

Being aware of professional boundaries and adhering to MCCGC's policies and procedures protects you as a staff member or volunteer. Lack of boundaries can create an unhealthy work environment, leading to poor performance, low morale, and reduced motivation to take on additional responsibilities. It can also result in legal liability and confusion over job roles and scope of practice.

Additionally, not having boundaries can lead to unhealthy work relationships with customers and co-workers. When individuals do too much, it sets unrealistic expectations for what all staff and volunteers can realistically deliver, which can be detrimental to job satisfaction.

  • Poor performance
  • Low morale
  • Reduced motivation to take on additional responsibilities
  • Legal liability
  • Confusion over job roles (scope of practice)
  • Unhealthy work relationships with customers and co-workers
  • Reduced job satisfaction

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