Sexual Harassment in the News, Again

Scrolling through your daily news feed demonstrates that harassment continues to be a hot topic. Sports figures, politicians, entertainers, and business leaders continue to be accused of bad behavior. High-profile people aren’t the only ones who risk ruining their reputations and careers and forcing people to put up with their degrading behavior. The list is long of countless politicians who have had their reputations crushed with harassment allegations, inquiries, and impeachment hearings. Entertainers, actors, singers, and musicians are being called out for harassment and bullying, most recently Lizzo and Danny Masterson. The Spanish soccer president’s non-consensual kiss resulted in his ouster. Business leaders are stepping down due to allegations. And everyday regular employees face investigations and dismissal on a regular basis. Many of these cases are well beyond harassment, and the cases are not only men. But the situations all took place in the workplace, causing employers to address a toxic workplace and take remedial steps to respond to the aftermath of these situations. Prevention and response are essential for avoiding liability, including training, a solid policy, and an effective complaint handling procedure. We can help strengthen your employer’s program for sexual harassment and bullying prevention through our online training portal. Visit us at i2iworkplace.com for a free demo of our training program.