As an HR professional, it is clear to you that you must be able to recognize harassment and retaliation in the workplace and be receptive to the perceptions of employees who bring such issues to you. You must also be familiar with harassment and retaliation law and know how to prevent it, i.e., actions you can take.
consider that the director of HR for Global ProTech has asked you, as an HR manager, to create a presentation on “Harassment and Retaliation in the Workplace” for the organization’s employees. You have agreed and decide that the presentation will be in two parts:
Part 1: Harassment and Retaliation: What Every Employee Needs to Know
Oftentimes, people think they know what harassment and retaliation are and what they tend to look like in the workplace, but rather than assume, you decide you want to make sure that everyone has their facts straight. For this part of the presentation, include:
Definitions and examples of harassment and retaliation.
At least 5 possible questions an employee might ask about harassment and retaliation in the workplace and your responses.
At least 5 recommended resources you would like every employee to have. Be sure to annotate each one with a brief summary of the resource and your rationale for your recommendation.
Part 2: Harassment and Retaliation in the Workplace: Making It Real
Considering what you have learned about the legalities related to harassment and retaliation, recall such a situation from your work experience or reported abuse in a legitimate news report demonstrating harassment in the workplace. For this part of the presentation, include: