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Workplace Violence Prevention

Cisive

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration stated in 2002 that more than 2 million Americans report being victimized by workplace violence and that many more incidents go unreported. Approximately 28% of respondents said that preventing an active shooter event at one of their locations was an issue keeping them up at night.

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WIRTW #449 (the “do-over” edition)

Ohio Employer's Law

He served a well regarded term on the National Labor Relations Board from from 2002 to 2003. Happy Valentine’s Day: Tales of Harassment Horror at Work — via Evil HR Lady, Suzanne Lucas, at Inc. This right here is why you train your managers to take all complaints of harassment seriously. —

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Fostering a Respectful Workplace: Transgender Education Trainings

Zenefits

“Leadership is the most important element for change, and that includes fostering workplaces that have an inclusive culture and that enhance cross-cultural awareness and skills through communication, training, and education. Compare that to only 3 percent who had such policies in 2002. In 2002, none of them did.

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4 Ways to Create an LGBT Friendly Workplace

Cornerstone On Demand

While this number may seem small, note that a reported 50 percent of LGBT workers choose not to disclose their sexual orientation at work out of fear they might miss out on promotions, be discriminated against or treated differently. You need to walk the talk by providing extensive employee leadership training in this area.

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Employee Relationships is a Serious Employer Responsibility

HR Digest

Many aspire to work at companies like Google, not just due to the pay they offer but because there seems to be no dearth of provisions for engaging employee and employer relationships. By emphasizing well-being and a holistic approach to work, the company has become a frequently cited case study of quality employee relations in HRM.

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3 Actionable Ways to Support Your LGBTQ+ Employees During Pride Month

Bonusly

We’ve identified three key ways to help your LGTBQ+ employees feel safe and comfortable at work. Happy Pride Month—the sunniest, most colorful of months! ?? ?? ??. We’ve long been a fan of encouraging employees to bring their full selves to work, and celebrating it! heteronormative worldview. Let’s get started! Mind your language.

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Is Sexual Orientation Protected by Federal Law?

HR Daily Advisor

More Than Just ‘Locker Room Talk’ In 2002, “Fran” was a city of Providence firefighter assigned to North Main Street Fire Station. That year, Fran was assigned to work a shift with “Tony,” a firefighter with a history of sexually harassing female colleagues in the department. The ruling, Franchina v.