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Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is bullying or coercion of a sexual nature and the unwelcome
or inappropriate promise of rewards in exchange for sexual favors. Worldwide,
women and men are standing together against this abuse of power. Victims are
proclaiming “MeToo!” as they muster the courage to share their painful
experiences and their resolute strength in the face of verbal, emotional and
physical mistreatment. If you experience inappropriate behavior in the
workplace, what recourse do you have? Companies must update their corporate
policies to reflect a shifting reality, but what changes must they make?
Discover how to curb workplace sexual harassment.
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Summaries
Breaking the Silence Habit
A Practical Guide to Uncomfortable Conversations in the #MeToo Workplace
Berrett-Koehler, 2020
Preventing Workplace Harassment in a #MeToo World
A Guide to Cultivating a Harassment-Free Culture
SHRM, 2018
The Sexual Harassment Handbook
Everything You Need to Know Before Someone Calls a Lawyer
Career Press, 2007
The Problem with HR
For 30 years, we’ve trusted human-resources departments to prevent and address workplace sexual harassment. How’s that working out?
The Atlantic, 2019
The 3 Things That Make Organizations More Prone to Sexual Harassment
Nothing’s foolproof, but there are research-proven changes companies could make.
The Atlantic, 2017
