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Creating Safe & Respectful Workplace: Dealing with Misconduct

EmployeeConnect

From sexual harassment to bullying and discrimination, misconduct not only harms the victims, but also creates a toxic work environment that can lead to decreased productivity, increased turnover, and damage to the company’s reputation. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

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How to Encourage Employees to Report Issues

HR Shelf

Sure, organizations make their best efforts to cleanse the company of wrongdoings by employing tools such as codes of conduct and audits. A study by California Law Review revealed that 82% of whistleblowers had to suffer harassment, about 60% had their jobs taken away, and about 17% lost their homes.

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Develop a plan to address negative publicity

Business Management Daily

Employment law violations can result in lawsuits, but that isn’t the only kind of negative fallout. Employers increasingly find themselves in the crosshairs of advocacy groups and media outlets eager to expose perceived wrongdoing. After reviewing the results, 75% of them reported on-the-job sexual harassment.

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Addressing Workplace Romances After #MeToo

HRWatchdog

Employers can create and enforce a written policy prohibiting consensual relationships between supervisors and subordinates. The #MeToo movement has shined a much-needed light on unwanted and unwelcome conduct in the workplace, but consensual romantic workplace relationships continue to be a murkier topic for employers.

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HR Rules and Regulations: A Guide to Compliance

Engagedly

Businesses can improve their reputation, stay out of trouble with the law, and guarantee a happy and productive work environment by following employment laws and protecting their employees. Key aspects of HR compliance include: Adhering to employment laws.

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Conducting an HR Audit – Review, Identify, Improve

CCI Consulting

Conducting an HR audit is a proactive step that organizations take to identify the function’s strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities. Consider an HR audit like a report card, this process allows an organization to evaluate the effectiveness of the policies and procedures conducted by the human resources department.

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What Is Insubordination? And How to Handle It

Zenefits

In a healthy workplace, employees generally respect the code of conduct. Read on to learn about insubordination in the workplace – including examples of this behavior, the difference between insubordination and insolence, and how to deal with insubordination. Employer” refers to anyone who has the authority to give the order.