Since the start of the #MeToo movement, organizations have been taking a fresh look at their anti-sexual harassment policies and training in the workplace. For training in particular, the challenge is no less formidable today than it was in 2016 when the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission released an extensive study on general harassment in […]
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The era of the #MeToo movement has now produced a response from men, and it’s not the one that most women expected or wanted. Some men are responding with what’s called the “Pence Effect,” named after Vice President Mike Pence, who has said he avoids dining alone with any woman other than his wife. Women
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A few weeks ago, sexual harassment and assault allegations about Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein started making headlines. Since then, the outrage has snowballed as more and more stories of workplace harassment come to light. Women in industries ranging from advertising to government are opening up about their experiences of workplace harassment. It’s enough to make
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What do Harvey Weinstein, Roy Price, and other not so well-known men have in common? They were accused of sexual harassment at work and ultimately lost their jobs. Does this mean that women won’t be subject to this kind of mistreatment in the future? I’m not so sure. If you’re a woman in the world
Sexual Harassment and Sales: What to Do and What Not to Do Read More »
Reports of sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace appear to be at an all-time high. The media reports daily on allegations across every industry—entertainment, technology, media, law, venture capital, finance, government, and more. The actions taken after an employee alleges harassment or discrimination can be key in limiting the employer’s potential liability and resulting
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