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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. Effective Jan.

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4 Ways to Create Effective Sexual Harassment Training

HR Morning

In a study by the Association for Talent Development (ATD), 71 percent of HR professionals said their company conducts sexual harassment prevention training. adults believe changes need to be made to eliminate sexual harassment and assault in the workplace, with 44 percent saying better sexual harassment training is the key.

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Activision Blizzard Reaches $18 Million Settlement with EEOC

Trusaic

The case involved various charges of gender discrimination and it’s the EEOC’s second-largest sexual harassment agreement ever. As part of the resolution, employees who worked at the company between September 1, 2016, and the present day may be eligible for monetary relief.

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Overcome the Challenges of Improving Diversity in Tech

EverFi - HR

I often remember this conversation as I think about the current set of challenges faced by organizations as they look for ways to promote diversity in tech by improving the representation of both women and minorities in technology-related roles. Taking Ownership of Improving Diversity in Tech. His words could not have been clearer.

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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. Here are 11 of the recommendations that you can implement at your workplace to reduce harassment.

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4 Ways to Create an LGBT Friendly Workplace

Cornerstone On Demand

Approximately four percent of the United States workforce identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT), according to a 2016 research survey by UCLA's Williams Institute. When it comes to workplace diversity, this fear of self-identification poses real challenges for company leadership.

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EEOC Probe into Mandatory Retirement Age Results in $6.8 Million Settlement

HR Digest

The retirement policy went into effect in 2016 and the group believed that this guaranteed patient safety and ensured they received the best care from their physicians. The ADEA protects employees above the age of 40 from any bias and discrimination in a professional setting. The Scripps $6.8 The Scripps $6.8