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🎵 On the third day of Practice Pointers, Hilb Group brings to you: The Evolving Landscape of Harassment in the Workplace 🎵 The landscape of workplace harassment is constantly evolving. As we continue to adapt to remote and hybrid work environments, where digital communication is the norm, it’s essential to update our harassment prevention strategies. From virtual meetings on Teams to chatting on Slack, harassment can infiltrate any space. Read our Practice Pointer to learn more about harassment prevention measures and initiatives for the new year. https://buff.ly/3B3QQhb #enhanceyourknowledge #hilbdifference #12daysofpracticepointers

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱 (𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲) 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 If your workplace has a harassment problem, chances are your HR department doesn’t even know about it. Why? Because 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 25% 𝗼𝗳 𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗺𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘁. As Jess Ladd, CEO of Callisto, explains: “They quit, and you lose good people.” Many organizations fail to address one simple step. That could change everything: 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀. Not a new policy. Not an expensive program. Just a 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽 that shows. Employees exactly what happens when they speak up. Think flowcharts, FAQs, and detailed timelines. Who gets notified? When do investigations begin? How much control does the victim have over the process? Victims don’t report because they fear the unknown. Spell out the process, and you empower them. Here’s why this matters: When victims know their options, they feel safer. When employees feel safe, harassment cannot thrive. But clarity isn’t enough. You also need to P𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Online, anonymous, in-person, or even by phone. Why? Because everyone processes harassment differently. And by making the process approachable. You make the impossible feel possible. Workplace harassment thrives in silence. Break that silence by building 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁, 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆. This isn’t just about policies — it’s about people. Because when you give employees back their voice, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. #Leadership #AntiHarassment #WorkplaceCulture

Is this you? Are you frustrated by the constant disadvantages of anonymous hotlines? Gone are the days of anonymous hotlines that can overcomplicate reporting, hurt investigations, and ultimately not resolve real workplace issues. These one-way communication channels make it challenging for organizations to fix issues that could affect virtually every aspect of the business. Check out Work Shield today to discover a misconduct management solution that actually works. https://bit.ly/3TOwqOK #WorkShield #WorkplaceMisconduct #MisconductReporting

### Addressing Cyberstalking and Harassment in the Digital Workplace In our digital era, the line between personal and professional life is increasingly blurred, especially on social media. This can sometimes lead to serious issues like cyberstalking and workplace harassment. Such behaviors not only harm individuals but can also create legal risks for companies under U.S. law. Employers have a crucial role in preventing these behaviors by: - Establishing clear policies that define acceptable online conduct. - Educating employees about the importance of digital boundaries. - Providing secure channels for reporting and addressing complaints. Proactively managing these challenges is essential to maintaining a respectful and safe working environment. Let’s commit to fostering a culture where all employees feel secure and supported. What strategies has your organization implemented to combat digital harassment? Share your thoughts and experiences.

🚩 Don't ignore the red flags! Zadie's story sheds light on the importance of paying attention to warning signs in the workplace. Learn how to avoid falling into the same traps by reading her tips here: https://lnkd.in/e5zuXqz3 #PeakResilienceAccelerator #womeninstem #redflags

Just because you are not in a physical office does not mean harassment cannot occur. Harassment in a virtual environment often includes inappropriate messages, suggestive comments during video calls, or unwanted advances through work communication tools. If you are experiencing harassment in your remote workplace, call The Gold Law Firm P.C. at 267-651-1238. https://lnkd.in/dumXSxzB #TheGoldLawFirm #EmploymentLawyers #Attorneys #RemoteWork

According to the EEOC, "Between fiscal years 2016 and 2023, more than a third of all discrimination charges received by the EEOC included an allegation of harassment based on race, sex, disability, or another characteristic covered by the laws enforced by the agency. Also, since fiscal year 2018, harassment has been alleged in over half of federal sector equal employment opportunity complaints. In addition, among the 143 merits lawsuits that the Commission filed in fiscal year 2023, approximately 35% of those cases included an allegation of harassment." Protect your employees. Protect your reputation. Protect your business. Have a solid and well communicated strategy in place to prevent harassment, and to swiftly address it when/ if it does occur.

📌 More employment guidance… no changes in the law here but updated resources for employers and employees. Worth a quick review - especially the fact sheet for small businesses.

New EEOC Harassment Guidance Joins the Party 🎉 Before the dust could even settle on the new Title IX regulations, here comes the EEOC with its latest workplace harassment guidance. To all my fellow educators and school officials: it's time to grab another coffee and dive into these updates together. There’s a lot to absorb, but together, we’ve got this! #Education #Compliance #TitleIX #EEOC

The new harassment guidance from the EEOC consolidates and updates five previous resources into a single, comprehensive document. This updated resource offers practical advice for addressing harassment in today’s workplace, including strategies for dealing with unlawful harassment related to disability within both traditional and virtual work environments. #TimeForChange