Workplace culture has the greatest impact on allowing harassment to flourish, or conversely, in preventing harassment in the workplace, according to the EEOC. A toxic workplace culture that tolerates or even encourages bullying, discrimination, and other negative behaviors can create an environment where harassment can thrive. On the other hand, a positive and respectful workplace […]
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COVID-19 Workplace: Fear, Stigma and Worry
Our way of life has been impacted in ways we never imagined or anticipated. The COVID-19 pandemic has created much confusion and uneasiness within the workplace to say the least, and every workplace is vulnerable to fear, stigma, and worry. From essential workers refusing to report to work out of fear of getting the virus, […]
Workplace Culture and Sexual Harassment
The issue of sexual harassment is emotionally loaded because it is so personal and intense, and it seems every day another related headline dominates the media. So many employers and employees are both confused and unsettled, illustrated by blurred professional boundaries and now third-party harassment is on the rise. Bottom line, employers are responsible for […]