Creating a Positive Work Environment
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Creating a Positive Work Environment
HEALTHY EMPLOYEES SUCCESSFUL ORGANIZATION
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Brought to You By:
CorpCare Employee Assistance Program
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Harassment PoisonsIncreases turnover Reduces employee morale and
productivityHurts the company’s
reputation Reduces profitability
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HarassmentSexualDiscriminationIntimidationPut-downsCoercionInterference
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Sexual Harassment:Definition
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when submission to or rejection of this conduct explicitly or implicitly affects an individual’s employment, unreasonably interferes with an individual’s work performance, or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.
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What Is Sexual Harassment?
Unwelcome and Unwanted
Harmful
Illegal
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Types of Sexual Harassment
Quid Pro Quo
Hostile Environment
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Sexual Harassment or Good, Clean Fun?
Extremely serious Prevalent in the workplace today Less than 13% of harassment is actually
reported, which means 87% of harassment is never addressed.
Some companies do not regard sexual harassment as a legitimate offense and treat it lightly.
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Harassment Comes in Many Forms
Gender, sexual, race, ethnicity, religion, disabilities.
From supervisors, co-workers, suppliers, customers, business partners, strangers, etc.
Happens in the office, at field worksites, on the workplace premises, on the way to and from worksites, etc.
Employers and managers/supervisors have a legal duty to prevent employees from being harassed. In some instances, "not knowing" is not a legal defense.
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Hostile Environment May Exist
Hostile environment may exist when an employee is harassed under any of the
circumstances before discussed
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What Constitutes a Hostile Environment?
Anything that creates: Fear Intimidates Ostracizes Psychologically or physically threatens Embarrasses, ridicules Or in some other way unreasonably over burdens
or precludes an employee from reasonably performing his/her work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What About Teasing, Flirting and Bantering Between Co-Workers?
What are Examples of Sexual Harassing Conduct?
What if an Employee Complies?
Can One Incident Constitute Sexual Harassment?
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More QuestionsWhat About Same Sex
Harassment?
What are the Time Limits for Filing a Charge?
Can my Employer Retaliate Against Me for Filing with the EEOC?
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The effect is the issue,not the
intent
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Responding to Harassment
Make your feelings known to harasser
Record specificsReportCall the EAP for assistance &
direction
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Witnessing HarassmentApproach the victim, offering
supportEncourage victim to express
feelings to harasserRecord what you see or hearOffer support in reporting to
companyFollow company policy on reporting
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Why It’s Not ReportedFear of not being taken
seriouslyFear of stirring up troubleFear of retaliationFear of losing financial futureFear of losing self-respectFear that they are the one to
blame
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Manager/Supervisor Responsibility
Be proactive; pay attention; monitor the worksite; look and listen for potential problems.
Reach out and inquire if you sense a problem.
Take each and all complaints and reports seriously.
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Manager/Supervisor Responsibility
Look into complaints, rumors, etc., immediately.
Know your policies and procedures.
Involve others with a need to know, such as your supervisor and your HR representative.
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Manager/Supervisor Responsibility
Don’t overreact; be sensitive to individuals; be tactful, and don’t jump to conclusions or accusations.
Determine the scope and scale and consult with your supervisor and HR representative on possible investigative and documentation steps.
Communicate with involved parties, your supervisor and HR representative, but protect privacy and confidentiality rights.
Stay connected, watch extra closely and follow through as needed until the issue is closed.
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Each incident must be evaluated on its own particulars and must be handled accordingly.
Each incident will be unique.
The key is don’t avoid and don’t overreact.
COMMUNICATE!!
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Newton County Policy
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Sexual Harassment Quiz1. Sexual harassment is an expression of
sexual desire.2. It’s considered sexual harassment if
your supervisor continuously leers at your body and makes unwelcome graphic comments about your body that embarrass you.
3. There are local, state, and federal laws designed to protect employees from sexual harassment.
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Sexual Harassment Quiz (Con’t)
4. There is a particular personality type that characterizes most harassers.
5. Sexual harassment does not have an effect on those who are not directly involved.
6. Sexual harassment is often a misuse of power that makes someone feel uncomfortable and can be done to influence a person’s actions.
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Sexual Harassment Quiz (Con’t)
7. Responding quickly to unwelcome sexual conduct is the best way to prevent sexual harassment from escalating.
8. A person can be terminated because he or she signs a statement saying he or she witnessed the accused sexually harassing another co-worker.
9. Pay records, job assignments, promotions, transfers, and performance appraisals can be used for the investigation of a sexual harassment case.
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In addition to the costs associated with legal liability, harassment has a profound negative effect on individuals, inflicting emotional stress.
Effects
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Striking the balance between a fun and compliant workplace is a challenge, but with effective
policies and procedures it can be achieved.
Balance
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Personal Responsibili
ty
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JUST DON’T DO IT!
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