Stand Up, Speak Out How to Respond to Workplace Harassment?
The world is filled with predators, and our workplace is no different. We have heard countless stories of people getting harassed in their work environment. Though employees earlier mainly used to put up with such atrocities at work, social movements like #MeToo and #TimesUp have brought the topic of workplace harassment under the limelight. More and more employees of all gender identities are getting vocal about their harassment stories and calling out their harassers publicly. Workplace harassment is defined as offensive behavior that humiliates or intimidates another individual. This undesired behavior usually relates to race, gender, religion, and similar legally protected characteristics. If an employee is constantly harassed, it can violate their respect and make the work environment more hostile. Your workplace should guarantee you a safe environment so that you can unleash your skills to the fullest. However, being constantly harassed can affect your mental health and tam...