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Learning leaders reexamine sexual harassment prevention in light of new state laws

Chief Learning Officer - Talent Management

1 in the state of Illinois, the Workplace Transparency Act mandates workplace sexual harassment training for public and private organizations with more than 15 employees. Illinois is the sixth state in the last few years to create and pass a bill that would require workplace sexual harassment training.

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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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11 steps that you can take now to reduce harassment in your workplace

The Employer Handbook

That sounds more “glass-half-full” than “ Don’t be like the Dallas Mavericks: 11 ways to avoid a Sports Illustrated report chronicling twenty years of allegations of sexual harassment and mismanagement in your workplace. ” Yeah, I’m comfortable with the title of today’s blog post.

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Training in a Virtual World: The New Normal

HRExecutive

His boss, head coach Dave Shaw, realized Belch’s potential and didn’t want him to miss out on greater opportunities off the football field. At the time, Belch was also a graduate student who was working on a thesis that VR could improve football-player training. Research from Training magazine estimates that U.S.

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Review of the Trump Administration’s First Year: Aggressive Agency Action

HR Daily Advisor

In this article, we’ll take a look at the various actions by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program (OFCCP). Under her leadership, the EEOC has reduced its backlog of cases by 16% and filed twice as many lawsuits as it did in FY 2016. EEOC is Prescient on #Metoo.