As a business owner, you have a lot to think about on a daily basis. A good employer knows that their concerns extend further than simply the day-to-day business operations. In order to create a truly thriving business, your company culture matters. How you handle harassment among your employees will play a huge part in the type of company culture that develops. Here are a few tips on how to protect your employees from harassment.

Create A Culture Of Communication

Although harassment can happen anywhere, harassing behaviors often do not thrive in a culture of open communication. When employees know they can speak up and advocate for themselves and be heard, harassment issues can usually be resolved very quickly.

On the other hand, in a company where employees do not feel empowered to speak up, are often reprimanded for "making waves," or are distinctly aware that speaking up accomplishes nothing, harassment can grow like toxic mold. Continually cultivate a culture of communication among your employees to help prevent harassment.

Act Quickly

When you become aware of harassment in your workplace, it is your responsibility to act immediately. Not only will acting quickly help to resolve the matter more effectively, but it will also send a strong message to your employees that you care about their well-being and will not tolerate harassing behavior.

Stay Consistent

Communication and quick action are vital to preventing harassment, but it is also crucial that you deal with harassment consistently. This means that you treat all harassment issues equally and do not show favoritism. If your employees start to sense that you show favoritism and only advocate for some people and not everyone, it can quickly create an unhealthy work environment where employees do not feel protected or validated.

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