Glossary of Human Resources Management and Employee Benefit Terms
Employee harassment is a pervasive issue in workplaces worldwide, encompassing various forms of misconduct that undermine the well-being and dignity of individuals. Addressing and preventing harassment is crucial for fostering a safe and inclusive work environment conducive to productivity and employee satisfaction.
Employee harassment is an unwelcomed or offensive behavior that creates a hostile or intimidating work environment for an individual. It can manifest in various forms, including but not limited to verbal abuse, discriminatory treatment, sexual advances, bullying, and cyber harassment.
The significance of addressing and preventing harassment cannot be overstated. Not only does harassment violate individuals' rights and dignity, but it also adversely affects organizational culture, employee morale, and overall productivity. Failure to address harassment can lead to legal liabilities, damage to reputation, and financial repercussions for employers.
The impact of employee harassment are:
1. Individual impact
2. Organizational impact
The signs are:
The relevant laws and regulations are:
The consequences of non-compliance:
The reporting mechanism and procedure takes place in the following way:
1. Clear reporting
2. Investigation process
3. Creating a culture of respect and inclusion
These are short surveys that can be sent frequently to check what your employees think about an issue quickly. The survey comprises fewer questions (not more than 10) to get the information quickly. These can be administered at regular intervals (monthly/weekly/quarterly).
Having periodic, hour-long meetings for an informal chat with every team member is an excellent way to get a true sense of what’s happening with them. Since it is a safe and private conversation, it helps you get better details about an issue.
eNPS (employee Net Promoter score) is one of the simplest yet effective ways to assess your employee's opinion of your company. It includes one intriguing question that gauges loyalty. An example of eNPS questions include: How likely are you to recommend our company to others? Employees respond to the eNPS survey on a scale of 1-10, where 10 denotes they are ‘highly likely’ to recommend the company and 1 signifies they are ‘highly unlikely’ to recommend it.
The policies and procedures include: