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Bookmark This! Anti Harassment Edition

HR Bartender

As HR pros, we know that we have a role to play in making sure our workplaces are free from harassment. And anti-harassment policies are only the beginning. However, while most (92 percent) have a formal sexual harassment policy, only 38 percent plan to update their policies in 2018.

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How to Respond to Suspicions of Sexual Misconduct In A Doctor’s Office

Workplace Coach

At the same time, reputation damage pales in comparison to the consequences sexually assaulted patient experiences. In 1991, Anchorage physician Dr. Kenneth Ake pleaded guilty to charges that he sexually assaulted five patients while they were conscious and on the examining table with a cloth draped over them that obscured his actions.

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6 Most Important Employee Training Topics That Your Organization Should Consider

Hppy

With the growing need for excellence in the workplace, the value of employee training is also rising. However, many times companies face doubts regarding the topics that they have to cover in their employee training programs. Here you will find a list of six super crucial employee training topics that companies in 2020 should consider.

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CalChamber Podcast: Texting in the Workplace and Other Cautionary Employment Tales

HRWatchdog

Finding novel ways to increase efficiency or prevent workplace harassment can create serious problems for employers if not properly executed or thought out. Another recent article tackled how some employers are attempting to prevent workplace sexual harassment by banning all physical contact, including handshakes. “We

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4 Ways to Create Effective Sexual Harassment Training

HR Morning

In a study by the Association for Talent Development (ATD), 71 percent of HR professionals said their company conducts sexual harassment prevention training. adults believe changes need to be made to eliminate sexual harassment and assault in the workplace, with 44 percent saying better sexual harassment training is the key.

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EEOC Sees Uptick in Sexual Harassment Charges, Lawsuits Filed in 2018

HR Daily Advisor

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) new report on sexual harassment data for fiscal year (FY) 2018 shows a more than 50 percent increase in sexual harassment lawsuits filed by the agency and a more than 12 percent increase in the number of charges it received over FY 2017.

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Cracking the Harassment Code: Strategies for a Safe Workplace

HR Digest

Not only does harassment create a hostile and toxic work environment , but it can also have serious psychological and physical effects on the victim. To address harassment in the workplace effectively, it is essential to understand what it is and how to manage it. It can also be considered bullying at the workplace.