How To Identify, Prevent, And Respond To Personal Harassment In The Workplace
Personal harassment is a form of workplace harassment that targets an individual’s personal characteristics, such as their race, gender, sexual orientation, or religion. It can take many forms, from verbal or physical abuse to subtle forms of discrimination. Identifying Personal Harassment One of the first steps in preventing and responding to personal harassment is to be able to identify it when it occurs. Common examples of personal harassment include derogatory comments or jokes about a person’s personal characteristics, exclusion from training or development opportunities, and being passed over for promotions or assignments based on personal characteristics. It’s also important to recognise that personal harassment can be subtle and may not always be overt, such as exclusion from social events or team building activities or being given less interesting or challenging assignments. Preventing Personal Harassment Creating a culture of respect and inclusion is the key to preventing per...