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A FREE MONTHLY GUIDE TO MANAGING YOUR WORKFORCE July 2008

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Sexual Harassment Claims Under The Microscope

Sexual Harassment Survey Results

Client Updates
 

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Nearly 1/3 of companies reported having a sexual harassment compliant in the last 3 years. In a Dacri & Associates survey of business owners, managers and human resource professionals, 31.5% said their organization had a sexual harassment compliant. Yet nearly 61% annually train their managers in prevention and 57.1% provide training to their employees during their initial new hire orientation. Managers today understand that even with training, the risk of a complaint still exists.

To ensure that your employees are protected and to minimize any risk to your organization, you must put in place a comprehensive program to address this issue. Creating a culture where everyone understands that harassment will never be tolerated and where all employees are respected is the key. When that happens, claims rarely occur. In the article printed below, "Sexual Harassment Claims Under The Microscope," I have provided you a blueprint to follow. Look at what you are doing and take the steps necessary to ensure that you and your organization don't face a debilitating claim.

The complete results of the Sexual Harassment Prevention Survey are below.

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Rick Dacri


  • Sexual Harassment Claims Under The Microscope
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    If you think because you have never had any complaints about sexual harassment that you are safe, think again. Without constant vigilance and a proactive plan in your organization, you could find yourself on the wrong side of a lawsuit.

    There are four key strategies to eliminate claims of discrimination and harassment.

    Read Entire Article
  • Sexual Harassment Survey Results
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    1. Does your organization have a sexual harassment prevention program?

    1. Yes--80%
    2. No--20%

    2. How often do you provide sexual harassment prevention training for your managers and supervisors? (Check all that apply)

    1. At time of hire--47.6%
    2. Annually--60.9%
    3. Never--11.2%
    4. Other--21.0%

    3. How often do you provide sexual harassment prevention training for your employees? (Check all that apply)

    1. During new employee orientation--57.1%
    2. Annually--54.2%
    3. Never--11.7%
    4. Other--18.7%

    4. Are you confident that your supervisors could properly handle a sexual harassment complaint?

    1. Very Confident--22.8%
    2. Confident--64.3%
    3. Not very confident--12.9%
    4. No confidence--.4%

    5. In the last three years, has your organization had a sexual harassment complaint?

    1. Yes--31.5%
    2. No--68.5%
  • Client Updates
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    The Town of Falmouth Maine received a Regional Recognition Award from the Greater Portland Council on Government. The Town was honored for the organizational improvements they made in their volunteer fire department. I was pleased to have had the opportunity to assist them with this initiative.

    All Dacri clients should have received their 2008 Guide to Employment Laws. Those who want additional copies for their managers should call 800-892-9828.

    207-985-8401