Harassment And Diversity: Respecting Differences - Manager Version
While sexual harassment gets the bulk of the attention, there are other forms of workplace harassment that can be just as detrimental. Diversity in business should be celebrated, but unfortunately our differences carry the potential for harassment. Cultural backgrounds, age, religious beliefs, nationalities, and physical abilities are all targets for workplace discrimination, but they are also categories that are protected under law. By watching this video, managers will learn:
- An appreciation for diversity in the workplace
- Awareness of conditions that may lead to harassment, and what to keep an eye out for
- Policies and practices that help keep the workplace harassment-free
- How to respond to a claim of harassment
- Harassment investigation procedures and proper discipline
- Why workplace harassment must be taken seriously
All managers and supervisors need to understand their roles in preventing harassment in today's diverse workplaces. They must know the definition of illegal harassment, and why it cannot be tolerated. Use this comprehensive program to clarify how to recognize and prevent harassment, and what to do if harassment occurs.