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The Tone Starts at the Top: Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

HRWatchdog

Statistics show that sexual harassment remains a big problem for employers. Sexual harassment is not a problem of the past. Lately, it seems that not a week goes by without another news report on allegations of rampant harassment at high-profile companies. When harassment claims are reported, what happens?

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The Call for Change: Why Updated Guidance is Critical in Addressing Workplace Harassment

HR Digest

In 2015, the #MeToo movement revived a national conversation about sexual harassment and assault , prompting survivors to share their stories and call for accountability. The movement highlighted the widespread prevalence of sexual misconduct in various industries, including entertainment, politics, and the corporate world.

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$1.47 Million Awarded to California Workers in Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Case

HRWatchdog

Ignoring employee complaints of sexual harassment could cost you a lot! Think that sexual harassment is a problem of the past? By now, employers are well aware that sexual harassment is unlawful under both state and federal law, but that doesn’t stop the problem from occurring. Think again.

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5 more reasons why your workplace anti-harassment training is ineffective

The Employer Handbook

“There’s Little Evidence Sexual Harassment Trainings Work,” wrote Madison Pauly in this article at Mother Jones. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received over 162,000 EEOC Charges of Discrimination between 2010 and 2015. Anti-harassment training is designed to help prevent discrimination at work.

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How to Engage and Train Your Restaurant Workers Effectively

Rallyware for Human Resources

in 2015 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Two things that can improve employees’ morale and decrease the turnover rate are a healthy environment and effective ongoing training. Detoxify training. When your employees are stressed out about training, it can’t be effective. Annual sales reach $799 billion.

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EEOC Reconvenes Workplace Harassment Task Force

HRWatchdog

The #MeToo movement continues to focus on workplace sexual harassment, and, this week, a federal agency reconvened a task force on the same issue. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced they will reconvene their Select Task Force on the Study of Harassment in the Workplace. Katie Culliton, Editor.

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Time’s Up: I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar

HR Daily Advisor

So much so that major news outlets devoted them countless headlines and prime time news segments began taking a closer look at these women’s stories, causing companies to become brutally aware of their own sexual harassment policies (see Matt’s post here ). Let’s be clear, 2017 was the year of the woman.