Sexual harassment in the work place is a serious issue that both employers and employees should not take lightly. In some instances, sexual harassment in the work place is not only against company polices but likewise can be classified as sexual assault and tried in the court of law.
Prevention
When a company ensures that they are doing all they can to prevent racism from entering their place of work, they will be able to protect their employees, keep their employees safe from the humiliating impacts of racism, and provide a positive work environment where businesses and individuals can succeed. But how can a company, whether big or small, ensure that they are doing all they can to prevent racism in the workplace?
Pick Your Battles
This policy should include within it clear consequences for discriminating practices, behaviors, or language that occur within the workplace. Specific clauses should mention racism within the anti-discrimination document so that the company is clear on firm stance against racism in the workplace.
After acknowledging the fact that sexual harassment is taking place and that they are the victims of it, a person should make it clear that they do not appreciate or welcome the inappropriate conduct. Confronting harassers in this way will make it known that their conduct is not welcome and that they have crossed lines not meant to be crossed.
It would be unwise not to expect conflict to occur in the workplace. With many different personalities, responsibilities, personal situations, levels of pay, etc. there are bound to be instances where conflict happens. The key is to be able to recognize the symptoms of conflict early and resolve it quickly before too much damage is done. Be A Great Listener
All employees should be aware however that some actions or dialog may not be considered sexual harassment by either the state and federal law or the company. Each employee should be armed with knowledge as to what constitutes sexual harassment in their company and in their state by attending and participating in sexual harassment seminars regularly.
In addition to hiring the right people who are willing to work together no matter what the race or creed of their coworkers, a company can promote a racism free work environment by promoting based on performance alone. These are just a few ways in which companies can take a proactive step in preventing racism from entering their workplace.
Prevention
When a company ensures that they are doing all they can to prevent racism from entering their place of work, they will be able to protect their employees, keep their employees safe from the humiliating impacts of racism, and provide a positive work environment where businesses and individuals can succeed. But how can a company, whether big or small, ensure that they are doing all they can to prevent racism in the workplace?
Pick Your Battles
This policy should include within it clear consequences for discriminating practices, behaviors, or language that occur within the workplace. Specific clauses should mention racism within the anti-discrimination document so that the company is clear on firm stance against racism in the workplace.
After acknowledging the fact that sexual harassment is taking place and that they are the victims of it, a person should make it clear that they do not appreciate or welcome the inappropriate conduct. Confronting harassers in this way will make it known that their conduct is not welcome and that they have crossed lines not meant to be crossed.
It would be unwise not to expect conflict to occur in the workplace. With many different personalities, responsibilities, personal situations, levels of pay, etc. there are bound to be instances where conflict happens. The key is to be able to recognize the symptoms of conflict early and resolve it quickly before too much damage is done. Be A Great Listener
All employees should be aware however that some actions or dialog may not be considered sexual harassment by either the state and federal law or the company. Each employee should be armed with knowledge as to what constitutes sexual harassment in their company and in their state by attending and participating in sexual harassment seminars regularly.
In addition to hiring the right people who are willing to work together no matter what the race or creed of their coworkers, a company can promote a racism free work environment by promoting based on performance alone. These are just a few ways in which companies can take a proactive step in preventing racism from entering their workplace.
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