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Has the #MeToo Movement Actually Changed Sexual Harassment Policies?

EverFi - HR

While most people likely believe that the “Me Too” movement is something that emerged over the last few years, it’s a movement that was actually started in 2006 by a woman named Tarana Burke, a survivor of sexual assault. Awareness is the First Step in Sexual Harassment Prevention. Garrison Keillor, and Al Franken. .

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Data Show New Trends in Workplace Sexual Harassment Reports

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Employers have a legal obligation to maintain a workplace that is free of sexual harassment. Many states also have their own specific workplace sexual harassment laws as well. Companies with high rates of workplace sexual harassment often suffer from low morale, poor productivity, and expensive lawsuits.

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Why Employers Should Lead the Way in Women’s Rights

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As it turns out, another study showed that “companies with consistent, inclusive workplace cultures—especially as experienced by historically underrepresented groups—also outperformed the S&P 500 in average annual stock returns during the Great Recession (measured from 2006-2014).” These barriers continue to be broken in the workplace.

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It’s another “when a hostile work environment isn’t a hostile work environment” post

The Employer Handbook

The Court must look at the totality of the circumstances, and view the harassing conduct in context, not as isolated acts. The Court must look at the totality of the circumstances, and view the harassing conduct in context, not as isolated acts. Second verse, same as the first. But read it anyway to pad my blog stats, would ya?).

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Laws And Regulations Every HR Professional Should Know In 2023

Empuls

Revised non-discrimination policies Non-discrimination policies are undergoing significant overhauls. HR departments must promptly revise company policies to reflect these changes and should also engage in comprehensive training programs to ensure that staff are educated about these shifts in policy.

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Is Favoritism Derailing Your DEI Efforts?

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In fact, a 2006 study published in the Journal of Family Psychology found that 74% of mothers and 70% of fathers admitted having a favorite child. But in the workplace, managers who favor certain employees over others is behavior that sets back workplace equity and inclusion. What is favoritism and discrimination in the workplace?

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The Dangers Of Not Doing Background Checks For The Hospitality Industry

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

The hospitality industry is renowned for many things. One thing human resource managers should be aware of is the link between the hospitality industry and lawsuits. The threat of litigation has always been extremely high. The bulk of those lawsuits were filed against hotels and restaurants. These lawsuits just continue to mount.