Preventing verbal harassment requires confidence and resources for your employees. Bystander intervention is one effective strategy, and it can also cultivate a culture of respect and safety within your organization. But without bystander education, your employees may not know how to intervene properly. Transform your team into advocates for a harassment-free environment by empowering them to take action. Encouraging bystander intervention is a potent strategy against verbal harassment. Equip your staff with guidance to confidently combat instances of verbal harassment using the tools discussed in our article linked below.
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Although I had supervisors and org leaders in mind when I created this simple #harassmentprevention quiz, everybody who has a job should know the answer to these questions, too! The best way to insure the team's rights are respected and leaders are committed to compliance is to make sure everybody knows the rules to create mutual accountability. Test your knowledge of harassment prevention fundamentals. Take the quiz and share with your friends and colleagues! See the comments for the link!
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Great article about an important issue!
For today’s business leaders, effective harassment prevention is fast becoming both a legal necessity and a cornerstone of corporate responsibility, write Seyfarth Shaw LLP's Matthew Banham, Georgina Hatch, and Georgia Hill Smith.
Global trends CEOs can’t ignore: the new era of harassment prevention
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⏰New legislation coming this October will place a legal duty on all employers to take "reasonable steps" to prevent sexual harassment. What does this mean for you? ➡️ Educate your workforce: Ensure all employees understand what constitutes sexual harassment and how to report it. ➡️ Implement prevention measures: Create a culture of respect and equality. Protect your business and your employees with comprehensive anti-bullying and harassment training. Our new eLearning course, launching this September, will equip your workforce with the knowledge they need.
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For today’s business leaders, effective harassment prevention is fast becoming both a legal necessity and a cornerstone of corporate responsibility, write Seyfarth Shaw LLP's Matthew Banham, Georgina Hatch, and Georgia Hill Smith.
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DEI Beyond Buzzwords: Day #5 Hi, HR professionals. For the final day of the DEI week, we’ll go over bystander intervention training. Bystander intervention training empowers individuals to intervene when they witness bullying, harassment, or other harmful behavior. Here's how you can approach it:
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Navigating workplace harassment can be challenging. But there are five things employees can do to address this adversity. Our Managing Member, Shawn Wanta, outlines the essential steps professionals can follow to document and report their situation. By the end of the video, you’ll be well-positioned to resolve the issue amicably or prepare a robust legal case. Watch below. 📽️
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