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Sexual harassment training: Does your state have a new law?

HR Morning

In the wake of #MeToo, where does your state stand on the expanded sexual harassment training trend that’s starting to spread to more workplaces? New York’s become the latest state to require firms to not only educate staff on harassment, but make it easy to find and file complaint forms. Newest state laws.

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Sample human resources manager job description and interview questions

Business Management Daily

If you’re looking to hire an HR Manager or hoping to become one, take a look at this sample HR Manager job description to learn about the key job duties and required qualifications. Thoroughly investigate complaints including those related to sexual harassment and discrimination. What is a Human Resources Manager?

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Cracking the Harassment Code: Strategies for a Safe Workplace

HR Digest

It can take many forms, including verbal abuse, physical assault, intimidation, and discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Not only does harassment create a hostile and toxic work environment , but it can also have serious psychological and physical effects on the victim.

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#MeToo and the Workplace: HR and Sexual Harassment Policy

LaborSoft

sexual harassment and/or discrimination has always been under the purview of HR, it has become a necessity for HR departments to not only tighten up or edify. sexual harassment and/or discrimination has always been under the purview of HR, it has become a necessity for HR departments to not only tighten up or edify.

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The top trends for HR and Compliance leaders in workplace risks

EverFi - HR

Top Trends in Workplace Risks Risks that are most prevalent in American workplaces change over time. While millions of Americans continue to work remotely, workplace violence is a growing problem that has invaded the online world as well. If you like this post checkout our webinar, Latest Trends in Harassment in a Digital World !

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Valentine’s Day: What Employers Should Know About Workplace Relationships

HRWatchdog

In 2017, that number fell to 11 percent (due in large part to the #MeToo movement), and in February 2021 — when many office environments had been in a state of telework for nearly a year — the number of relationships that blossomed at work likely trended further downward.

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2019 Prevention Progress: A Year in Review

EverFi - HR

EVERFI prevention experts weigh in below on the issues and updates that shaped the industry in 2019 and set the stage for the challenges and opportunities that will kick off the decade ahead. This year has been no exception, with breakthroughs and progress tempered by crisis and tragedy. Alcohol & Other Drugs | by Kimberley Timpf.