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Our guest is Peter Garber, a retired Human Resource Professional with over 35 years of experience, including two decades as the manager of EEO for a Fortune 200 corporation. Peter was responsible for shaping harassment policies during his extensive career.
Join us as Peter and I cover key takeaways from our recent webinar on how to handle and prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. We explore alarming statistics and the impact on victims today, along with practical steps organizations can take to create a safe and inclusive workplace culture.
Peter shares eye-opening statistics on sexual harassment, such as the estimated 98% of U.S. organizations having a policy, the prevalence of unreported incidents, and the disturbing trend of retaliation against those who come forward. We discuss the decline in reported cases and its potential implications, emphasizing the importance of addressing the issue head-on.
Our conversation goes on to explore the most crucial steps organizations can take to handle sexual harassment in the workplace and, most importantly, how to prevent sexual harassment, including clear policy communication, regular training, and effective enforcement. We also delve into the growing challenge of addressing harassment in remote work settings and the need for updated policies and education.
Tune in to discover why victims may hesitate to report harassment, the consequences for organizations that fail to address complaints, and whether victims should confront their harassers before making formal complaints. Peter provides valuable insights and recommendations for creating a workplace where all employees feel heard and protected.
If you’re passionate about fostering a safe and respectful work environment, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as we navigate the complexities of preventing sexual harassment in the workplace.
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Our guest is Peter Garber, a retired Human Resource Professional with over 35 years of experience, including two decades as the manager of EEO for a Fortune 200 corporation. Peter was responsible for shaping harassment policies during his extensive career.
Join us as Peter and I cover key takeaways from our recent webinar on how to handle and prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. We explore alarming statistics and the impact on victims today, along with practical steps organizations can take to create a safe and inclusive workplace culture.
Peter shares eye-opening statistics on sexual harassment, such as the estimated 98% of U.S. organizations having a policy, the prevalence of unreported incidents, and the disturbing trend of retaliation against those who come forward. We discuss the decline in reported cases and its potential implications, emphasizing the importance of addressing the issue head-on.
Our conversation goes on to explore the most crucial steps organizations can take to handle sexual harassment in the workplace and, most importantly, how to prevent sexual harassment, including clear policy communication, regular training, and effective enforcement. We also delve into the growing challenge of addressing harassment in remote work settings and the need for updated policies and education.
Tune in to discover why victims may hesitate to report harassment, the consequences for organizations that fail to address complaints, and whether victims should confront their harassers before making formal complaints. Peter provides valuable insights and recommendations for creating a workplace where all employees feel heard and protected.
If you’re passionate about fostering a safe and respectful work environment, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as we navigate the complexities of preventing sexual harassment in the workplace.
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Peter R. Garber
Peter R. Garber is a retired Human Resource Professional with over 35 years of experience working for a Fortune 200 corporation. During his career, he held a variety of HR roles including assignments at manufacturing facilities across the country and later spent twenty years at the company’s corporate headquarters. He is the author of over 50 books and learning activities on HR and business-related topics. He has been invited to present seminars and webinars on numerous occasions based on his works and has made presentations at international conferences and colleges. Garber was also an adjunct instructor at the University of Pittsburgh Business School.
Garber was responsible for harassment policies for over twenty years in his role as manager of EEO for the corporation. During that time, he developed and presented training programs on sexual harassment for managers and supervisors in the organization throughout North America for hundreds of employees. He is also the author of the recent book, 50 Activities for Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace, published by HRD Press.
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