All harassment, including sexual harassment, is a form of employee misconduct which undermines the integrity of working relationships. Victims of harassment feel embarrassed, demeaned, intimidated and violated, leading to increased absenteeism, lost productivity, safety problems, turnover, and legal headaches. Many people would appreciate a quick snapshot of
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Sexual Harassment Overview In prior blogs, we’ve have been discussing a common-sense definition of sexual harassment. We have applied that definition to a case study. What else might be helpful to know? First, it is important to remember, that for behavior to be considered sexual harassment, the
Read more →In prior blogs, we have provided a common-sense definition of sexual harassment and its behavioral characteristics. But our understanding would be incomplete without an understanding of two important legal concepts, quid pro quo, and hostile environment sexual harassment. Two Important Legal Concepts Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment
Read more →Defining Sexual Harassment While sexual harassment has been in the news extensively over the last year, confusion still abounds. The problem stems from the fact that what is defined as sexual harassment can vary from one situation to another, from one person to another. Defining one employee’s
Read more →In a prior blog, we defined sexual harassment. By understanding what sexual harassment is we can recognize it we can avoid it we can do something about it. How do we Recognize Unsolicited Advances? Sexual harassment is deliberate and or repeated sexual or sex-based behavior (because of
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Protect and Prevent Harassment How do organizations become proactive to stop and prevent, not only sexual harassment but, all forms of harassment and discrimination? Following these six steps is essential to protect the organization and employees from a pervasive workplace problem. Top Management Support It begins with
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While most men and women do not sexually harass their co-workers, those who do, create a serious problem. A recent survey confirms this. Survey Says In the survey, the result of collaboration between The New York Times, leading sexual harassment researchers, and the polling and media company
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Sexual Harassment – Start Here While sexual harassment has extensively been in the news, it is still not well understood. People are confused not only in terms of what it is but also in terms of what to do about it. Sexual harassment and harassment of any
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