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How Leaders Can Build a Harassment-Free Work Environment | Brie Neumann | Women in Leadership
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How Leaders Can Build a Harassment-Free Work Environment by brieneumann | Aug 31, 2021 | Business, Leadership
Every day, people are harassed at work. It is important to recognize that harassment has a significant impact on the safety and morale of an organization. Leaders can take steps to create a harassment-free workplace by establishing clear rules for acceptable behavior, providing training about what constitutes sexual harassment and how to report it, ensuring that complaints are handled promptly and fairly, taking appropriate corrective action when necessary, and creating a culture where employees feel safe from abuse or retaliation in the workplace. Here are 6 ways leaders can create a harassment-free workplace: Establishing clear rules for acceptable behavior: Leaders need to set clear expectations for behavior in the workplace. In addition, they need to be sure that their employees are aware of these rules and understand what is considered appropriate or inappropriate. Providing training about what constitutes sexual harassment and how to report it: Leaders need to understand the law and communicate that information so employees can easily digest it. They also need
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