Does Your Sexual Harassment Policy Have These 8 Important Elements?
Sexual harassment policies need to be clear and complete, but the policy must then be followed by a strong and active training program.
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8 Elements Your Sexual Harassment Policy Must Have: Having a Strong Policy Isn’t Enough
Sexual harassment policies need to be clear and complete, but the policy must then be followed by a strong and active training program.
EEOC Sees Uptick in Sexual Harassment Claims from #MeToo Movement
While the initial anecdotal evidence was somewhat inconclusive about whether the #MeToo movement has created an atmosphere in which more victims of past sexual harassment or sexual assault are poised to come forward, the preliminary sexual harassment data for 2018 from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) now suggests that #MeToo is beginning to make […]
HR Departments Are Losing Trust—Here’s Why
In theory, a company’s HR department seems to many like a logical resource for employees dealing with stressful situations or ethical dilemmas involving coworkers or superiors; a confidant for employees looking for a neutral, or even supporting, arm of the organization to act as their supporter, advocate, and protector.
What Your Compliance Training Plan Should Include in 2019
According to Brandon Hall’s 2018 Learning Strategy Study, more than half of the companies surveyed identified compliance training as a top priority, and they even ranked it as a higher priority over job-specific skills or leadership development.
Dear Mark: #MeToo Movement Gets It Wrong on Arbitration
The following is an open letter to Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich.
How to Address the Gender Gap in Your Workplace
After the #MeToo movement pervaded the workplace in 2018, more and more employers are beginning to consider how they’re going to address the gender gaps across their own organizations this year, especially because new research indicates that nearly half of all women have reported experiencing some form of discrimination due to their gender while on […]
EEOC Getting Serious About #MeToo
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency that enforces antidiscrimination laws, is getting serious about the #MeToo movement. Let’s take a look at a recent report from the agency.
4 Training and Development Programs You Must Improve in 2019
As you start assessing and revamping your training and development programs for 2019, here are four programs you’ll want to make sure you improve.
Understanding Your Role in Sexual Harassment Prevention
Sexual harassment has been top of mind for most HR professionals as the #MeToo movement gained momentum over the past year. Employers, employees, and HR departments alike are striving to create safe workplaces for all, and they’re getting some help from state and local legislators. So far, more than 30 jurisdictions—including New York and even […]