“Thank you, I’ll look into it” The dos and don’ts of responding to a complaint of sexual harassment. Channel 4 News reported this month that a Cambridge University graduate is suing the institution over their handling of a sexual harassment complaint. Danielle Bradford received up to 50 messages a day from her harasser, many of which […]
Here’s why. Despite sexual harassment being at the forefront of public consciousness, and organisations responding (commendably) to put preventative methods in place to protect their workplace and their people, incidences of inappropriate behaviour and sexual misconduct remain prevalent. Why? Because of an inadequate approach to sexual harassment training. Most would agree that training and coaching […]
…and one sexual harassment claim to ruin it. I’ve borrowed (and amended) the wise words of American philanthropist Warren Buffett to highlight the reputational impact an incident of sexual harassment in the workplace can have. But an interesting question I have recently asked myself and my colleagues is, “whose reputation is impacted by sexual harassment?”. […]
This year is the jubilee anniversary of Pride. Marsha P. Johnson’s notorious throwing of a shot glass and shattering of a mirror during the Stonewall Uprising 50 years ago not only inspired the Pride movement, it was an awakening. Her actions demonstrated the fragility of our reflections of others and ourselves. It shattered our perceptions […]
An always-on approach to working, facilitated by smartphone technology, has meant the line between our working lives and our personal lives has become increasingly blurred. Many organisations utilise the convenience of messaging apps such as WhatsApp as a new means of internal communications, for team building (organising social events for example) or project working, as […]
In 2017, a BBC Radio 5 live survey of more than 2,000 people found that 53% women and 20% men had experienced sexual harassment at work or at a place of study. Harassment in the workplace is therefore a real and present concern for both sexes. It is by no means an exclusively female issue; […]
I’m being bold with my opening statement here: Workplace investigations are a last resort. Why? Because all other options for resolution should have been exhausted before reaching this point. It is essential to have an effective grievance policy in place; however, we are perhaps too quick to look to the code of practice for guidance […]
When talking about diversity and inclusion in the workplace, a subject that isn’t tackled nearly enough is class. Why? I’m a proud Liverpudlian from a working-class family. My parents worked tirelessly to provide me with an education and to give me the opportunities that weren’t available to them. The most valuable things they instilled in […]
Privilege – what does it actually mean? The dictionary definition of privilege is: noun. 1. A benefit, immunity, etc, granted under certain conditions. 2. The advantages and immunity enjoyed by a small usually powerful group or class, especially to the disadvantage of others: one of the obstacles to social harmony is privilege. But what does […]
Are you finding that sexual harassment and gender discrimination are becoming increasingly muddled and confused? Both harassment and discrimination are unlawful under the Equality Act 2010 and both are rooted in an abuse of power of one person over another; but they are not one and the same. Defining gender discrimination Discrimination is defined as […]
The reasons we don’t and why we should. Whether victim or witness of workplace bullying, harassment or discrimination, speaking out against toxic behaviour is challenging. But it is also essential to do so. Let’s explore some common concerns that prevent victims and bystanders from speaking out. “It’s not my place to speak for others” This […]
Closing the gap. Friday 4th April marked the deadline for charities and private sector companies with over 250 employees to publish their gender pay gap. The deadline for the public sector was 31st March. Overall, figures showed little improvement – a picture described by The Fawcett Society’s Chief Executive Sam Smethers as “disappointing, but not […]
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