How to Report Sexual Harassment The world of dating can be exciting and fun for everyone involved. Social situations are great opportunities to get to know other people and to learn what it is you are looking for in a significant other. The workplace is often a very social environment where employees can get to know one another and build friendships, but often when it comes to dating, things can get complicated. Dating in the workplace, or at least dating someone you know from the workplace, is complicated enough in its basic form, when both parties are interested, but when one or the other party is not interested in the relationship it can become uncomfortable, awkward, and even inappropriate. Social relationships in a workplace need to maintain a professional basis, and this can often be difficult when romantic or sexual relationships become a part of the mix.
Harassment Often, when a situation of unrequited affection or sexual harassment begins, it is difficult for the one being harassed to approach the situation. Often, these individuals do not want to get the other person into trouble, or feel like they themselves are overreacting. These kinds of reactions, though understandable, are often inappropriate because the person doing the sexual harassment may not be, and needs to become aware, and react accordingly. There are also times where the person instigating sexual harassment is aware, and may even be intentionally doing so. In these cases, it is equally important that someone with authority within the workplace is informed, so the individual will stop and others will feel safe in the work place. One of the most important issues brought up by inappropriate relationships in the workplace, is the safety, or perceived safety of the employees. When employees feel safe and respected, they are more likely to perform at a high level, and to be a happy and successful member of the team.
Reporting Understanding how to report sexual harassment in an appropriate manner and forum is important for all employees in the workforce. This understanding can be gained through proper instruction and sexual harassment training.
There are many different types of training available, including videos, meetings, memos, and even online sexual harassment training. Each of these kinds of training can be extremely useful tools for employees and employers to ensure that their places of business will be safe, productive, and comfortable for all employees. As the workplace is an increasingly social and cooperative environment, it is becoming more and more important for employees to share appropriate collaborative relationships with one another. In a company where all employees feel safe and valued, increased productivity and ingenuity is possible. Sexual harassment training can be extremely useful in creating these kinds of environments. The safety and comfort of employees is extremely important to a productive team, and as employers it is vital to ensure that each of your employees feels comfortable reporting and inappropriate situation to you or their supervisors. As employees, also, it is important to feel comfortable making these assertions, and to be safe, happy, and productive in the workplace. Photo Credit: Employees-Lawyer, IvySays