What’s the best approach to tackling workplace harassment? Preventing harassment, discrimination and bullying in the workplace needs to be high on the agenda list and every incident addressed. But what is the best approach to bringing perpetrators to account? Should they be dismissed after a first offence? One strike and you’re out – chased out […]

A new way of looking at training for workplace harassment. A published behaviour code in an employee handbook is not a magic wand to workplace harassment. You’ve put policies in place – excellent start. But are your people reading them? Is it a realistic expectation in an ever-increasingly-busy working day for them to ingest and […]

In the wake of the Weinstein scandal, men have had a pretty rough ride in workplaces up and down the land. Since revelations of the now notorious Hollywood producer’s sexual misconduct published by The New York Times came to light in October 2017, much finger pointing and interrogation has occurred. Accusations of cover-ups and not speaking out […]

The reason why sexual harassment is allowed to exist is its symbiotic relationship with guilt. Guilt and shame feed harassment by making the victim feel responsible for being subjected to the inappropriate behaviour: “I deserve to be treated this way”, “I won’t be taken seriously if I speak out”, “I’ll get a reputation”, or worryingly […]

Lead Sexual harassment isn’t really about sex; it’s about power. Creating a culture where sexual harassment isn’t tolerated, and complaints are taken seriously is fundamental to the welfare of your employees. Bridge the gap Create a diverse workplace that is fair. Close the gaps in gender equality in your workplace. How many female leaders do you […]

Sexual harassment is not about sex. It’s about power. If you’ve read our sexual harassment crib sheet you’ll be clued up on this already. More specifically it’s an abuse of power and the assertion of one person’s perceived power over another. The Quatrz at Work website has published an article by Mary Slaughter, Khalil Smith […]

Back to basics: Cultivating a culture of openness Prevention of harassment at work. You’re clued up on discrimination and harassment in the workplace, you’ve put down the foundations – two thumbs up – now let’s take a look at creating a culture of openness, trust and respect. After all, it is in this culture that […]

I’m going to give this to you straight. Sexual harassment is not about sex. It’s about power. The 2016 TUC report, conducted in collaboration with Everyday Sexism, revealed 52% of 1,533 women surveyed had experienced some form of sexual harassment in the workplace. It is a real and definite issue that needs facing into. It’s […]

Harassment and discrimination in the workplace is a hot topic. It may be “out there”, exposed, front-page news, but is it clear? I won’t lie to you, harassment and discrimination is complicated subject matter. But whether reading this as employer or employee, it’s good to know the basics. And hey, if you’ve already got it […]

The TUC’s 2016 report in collaboration with the Everyday Sexism Project – Still just a bit of banter – revealed 79% of women surveyed who had experienced sexual harassment at work did not report it to their employer. This was a stark wake-up call for UK workplaces. The reasons for not reporting harassment included concerns […]