Lowering the Risk of Sexual Harassment in Your Organization
Employ an engagement survey that includes questions on how employees feel about their workplace environment with regards to sexual harassment
Review the harassment reporting process to ensure ease and anonymity; consider providing more than one channel for employees to report harassment incidents
Conduct a review of your management staff and human resources personnel to ensure that they are handling allegations of sexual harassment according to your policies and as effectively as possible
Review company events where alcohol is served: is alcohol necessary, is it served and consumed responsibly, and are employee behaviors in line with company policies during such events?
Review and change up your sexual harassment training - incorporate live elements if previous training was 100% computer-based, include a quiz to help ensure understanding, and consider updating your training materials
Identify additional resources you can share with managers regarding sexual harassment - including what to look for and how to handle complaints or allegations
Be prepared through table-top exercises; identify experts who can assist during the pre-investigation process, even before an allegation or claim presents itself
Available Resources Philadelphia Insurance Companies can assist policyholders with implementing sexual harassment training, identifying additional resources for managers, and accessing legal expertise. If you have Employment Practices Liability Insurance coverage with PHLY, the following resources available are available to you at no additional cost: Training: Through PHLY's SmarterNow learning management system, you can access the following training modules, with no usage limitations:
Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Training for Employees: Understanding and Preventing
Sexual Harassment Training: What Supervisors Need to Know (CA compliant)