What to Do if a Leader is Accused of Harassment
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by Paul Pelletier
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A recent article on Inc.com provides great practical advice on what to do if a colleague accuses a leader in your workplace of sexual harassment. While the article is focused on North American examples, the content is valuable to all of us.
Posted on: October 19, 2017 11:58 AM |
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Stéphane Parent
Self Employed / Semi-retired| Leader Maker
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Thanks, Paul, for pointing out Suzanne's article. I like the lessons learned format used to present the information.
Jess De Ocampo
Lean Six Sigma Professional/Project Manager/Consultant/| .
Manila, Ncr, Philippines
Thank your sharing the your practical advice on the topic..
Jess De Ocampo
Lean Six Sigma Professional/Project Manager/Consultant/| .
Manila, Ncr, Philippines
Thank your sharing the article..
The short of it is that offenders should receive severe consequences. However in this day an age, one would be wise to record almost ever interaction, whether it be voice or note recording, and never be alone with another colleague (inside or outside work) so that false accusations can't put an innocent person in a bad light. Now of course this is an extreme approach, but the fact is it is the ones that don't take an extreme approach that get caught unawares. Again I am talking about the innocent ones. Back to the guilty ones, while the North American example is valuable, it is not reflective of many other countries (Philippines for example through my own observations). Harassment is almost accepted in some quarters, which is a shame.
Dinah Young
Project Manager / Software Asset Manager| Prince William County
Springfield, Va, United States
I would say investigate the matter thoroughly and if found guilty take the harshest action against the person because such people are very dangerous for organizational growth.
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