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The Perils Of Ignoring Sexual Harassment Training

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Following meaningful anti-harassment training, 75% of women and 85% of men reported feeling safer at work. A 2019 report on sexual harassment in the state of California revealed that 36% of women and 28% of men had reported incidences of sexual harassment in the workplace. As of 2021 , only 17 U.S.

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Employers Beware: There Are Rising Legal Risks Of Rigid RTO Policies

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The insistence of employers on a full return to the office, without considering individual circumstances, could lead to a surge in legal issues — particularly discrimination claims. Are employers walking into a legal storm by enforcing rigid return-to-office (RTO) mandates?

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Half of work related illness is down to stress, depression or anxiety

Workplace Insight

Nearly two million workers in Great Britain reported suffering from work-related ill health in 2022/23, according the latest annual statistical report from the UK’s Health and Safety Executive. The current rate of self-reported work-related stress, depression or anxiety is higher than the pre-pandemic level.

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Flexible working rights stand to benefit millions of people

Workplace Insight

From today (April 6th 2024), UK employees will have the legal right to request flexible working from their first day in a new job. The pandemic accelerated the understanding of flexible working, and the demand for it, and many organisations have responded positively by introducing more flexible working policies.

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How This LGBTQ+ CEO Nurtures Workplace Diversity From The Inside Out

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A report from the Williams Institute at the UCLA’s School of Law found that 1 in 10 LGBTQ+ professionals faced discrimination at work based on their sexuality or gender. . A report from Edelman shows that 46% of 2,000 respondents do not believe that their employer has done enough to address system racism.? .

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The Workforce is on the Move…and so is Compensation

Bonnie Low Kramen

May 26, 2021. Make no mistake – a workplace revolution is happening right now and these types of conversations, decisions, and new policies are being formulated right now. Make no mistake – a workplace revolution is happening right now and these types of conversations, decisions, and new policies are being formulated right now.

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How To Successfully Combat Workplace Bullying And Harassment To Foster A Safe Work Environment

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Proactive measures like nurturing a strong company culture and having clear policies and reporting systems are key in preventing and addressing workplace harassment, bullying, and violence. Culture can play a major role in whether or not concerning behavior happens and whether or not employees feel safe enough to report it.