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Background Screening in Youth Sports

Peopletrail

percent of athlete participants believe sexual, emotional, or physical misconduct is a problem in their sport. 48 percent stated they were aware of coaches and staff developing sexual relationships with athletes. 9 percent experienced inappropriate sexual contact. 9 percent experienced inappropriate sexual contact.

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Are Social Media Background Checks Legal?

InfoMart

Are Social Media Background Checks Legal? Social media background checks are a valuable resource for finding information about potential new hires for your business that you wouldn’t typically glean from an interview or resume. This begs the question: are social media background checks legal?

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How to Create an Anti Discrimination Policy in the Workplace

Ongig

An anti discrimination policy in the workplace prevents discrimination and harassment of employees based on protected characteristics. Why It’s Important to Create an Anti Discrimination Policy in the Workplace Ensures everyone gets the same chances, no matter their background.

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Guide to Hiring Employees in Ghana

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This guide aims to provide you with essential information and tips to streamline the hiring process in Ghana. This guide aims to provide you with essential information and tips to streamline the hiring process in Ghana. Similarly, harassment, including sexual harassment, is not tolerated in the workplace.

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The Power of Background Checks to Mitigate Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

General Information Services

If you’ve so much as turned on a television in recent years, you are aware that the issue of sexual harassment has become pivotal. It is up to every employer to protect themselves and their employees against the substantial impact that a single sexual harassment suit can have on a workplace, not to mention the victims.

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How to Identify and Prevent Workplace Harassment: A Guide for HR Leaders

Primalogik

More than 1 in 5 people worldwide have experienced harassment at work, according to the International Labour Organization (ILO). Let’s discuss the definition of workplace harassment and how this serious issue affects organizations. Then, we’ll look at examples of harassment in the workplace and how to both prevent and address it.

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Workplace violence prevention: Practical steps employers can take

Business Management Daily

In between, there are petty thefts, serious fights and sexual assaults. Employers can face liability for negligent hiring if an unperformed or ignored background check revealed a violent history. Employers who allow harassment or discrimination to occur against may create fertile ground for workplace violence.