Harassment in the Workplace
What is Harassment in the Workplace?
Harassment
in the workplace is a form of discrimination and may include offensive jokes,
physical assaults or threats, intimidation, ridicule, insults, offensive
pictures and interference with work performance.
A
successful organization requires positive and professional relationship between
employees. Offensive behaviour among colleagues can damage work relationships.
Such behaviour can cause high levels of stress and lower employee morale.
Anti-Harassment Policy
The anti-harassment policy expresses organization's commitment to maintain a workplace that’s free of harassment, so that employees can feel safe and happy. Anyone intimidating, humiliating or sabotaging others in the workplace will not be tolerated. Willful discrimination based on age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, racial, religion or disability will not be allowed [Hargrave v. County of Atlantic , 262 F.Supp.2d 393 (D.N.J. 2003)]
Policy elements
How to address harassment
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- Offenders. If you suspect that an offender doesn’t realize they are guilty of harassment, you could talk to them directly in an effort to resolve the issue. This tactic is appropriate for cases of minor harassment (e.g. inappropriate jokes between colleagues.) Avoid using this approach with customers or stakeholders.
- Your manager. If customers, stakeholders or team members are involved in your claim, you may reach out to your manager. Your manager will assess your situation and may contact HR if appropriate.
- HR. Feel free to reach out to HR in any case of harassment no matter how minor it may seem. For your safety, contact HR as soon as possible in cases of serious harassment (e.g. sexual advances) or if your manager is involved in your claim. Anything you disclose will remain confidential.
Benefits of Harassment free Workplace
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The trust that employees place in their employer is high. Therefore they will
direct their grievances to internal channels rather than directing to
authorities. They would approach the employer first
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Cost of dealing with harassment complaints internally are much lower then
following the legal route
- A harassments free work place also has lower absenteeism. Employees feel secure
and are more inclined to report to work
- Organizations that are known for their harassment free work culture have a high
market reputation
Reference
https://www.kmm.com/articles-318.html [Accessed 15 March 2022]
The employer in Hargrave v. County of Atlantic , 262 F.Supp.2d 393 (D.N.J. 2003)
In Homesley v. Freightliner Corp., 61 Fed. Appx. 105 (4th Cir. 2003) [Accessed 15 March 2022]
https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/tools-and-samples/policies/pages/cms_000534.aspx
https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/tools-and-samples/policies/pages/cms_000551.aspx [Accessed 15 March 2022]
www.empowerelearning.com. [Accessed 04 April 2022]
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Benefits of a Harassment Free Workplace. Holland, 2020
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ReplyDeleteThis is an issue that needs to be addressed. Employees must be made aware of any workplace harassment. HR is also responsible for informing employees about workplace harassment and how to report it to HR. These could be implemented through awareness campaigns like e-mail correspondence, trainings, and the like. Staff turnover would be decreased as a result, and firms would gain. Your blog effectively explains the significance of employee performance; sure, it is a two-way process that involves both the management and the employee, with the HR manager serving as a mediator. As a result, they recognize their duties and collaborate to ensure that the process runs well.
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