Sexual harassment
Sexual harassment is defined as any unwelcome sexual advances against a person which makes them feel uncomfortable. Over the past few years indeed, the ME-TOO campaign has revealed a lot about sexual harassment in the United States, and this is a global issue. As a result, organizations have to make sure that they protect their employees against sexual harassment as it can hinder employee performance.
The first best way of deterring sexual harassment is through creating clear policies regarding sexual harassment. These policies should clearly be defined what is perceived as sexual harassment at work, clearly state to the employees that at no cost will sexual harassment be tolerated by the management. Also, the policy should explain various procedures that any employee can go by when filling for sexual harassment as well as defining the consequences that any employee will face is found guilty of sexually harassing other employee or employees. By doing so, all employees will clearly understand the need not to attempt such acts while at work.
The second way in which the management can deal with this issue is monitoring the workplace through communication with employees. As a manager, one should always have talks with their team members about workplace conduct and how employees need to carry themselves around. By doing so, they will encourage employees to come out and speak if they feel violated sexually at work. Also, the manager must ensure that if any case arises, they solve it with seriousness. By doing so, they will be setting an example to others that sexual harassment is not tolerated.