Unfortunately, there is no way to keep an eye out for every type of workplace harassment, so it’s extremely important to have a workplace harassment training process in place for you and your employees. However, you still want to be aware of the major types of workplace harassment you need to be on the lookout for. With that in mind, read on below for a few of the different types to help you keep a look out.
Verbal or Written
This is the most common type of workplace harassment that you will come across in a business. Below you will find some examples.
*Sending someone emails that are offensive jokes or images about their religion or race
*Asking about a family history of genetic disorders or illnesses
*Constantly asking for dates or sex by sending texts
*Making negative remarks about a person’s age or a disability they might have
*Imitating someone’s accent in emails, text or behind their back
Physical Harassment
Physical harassment isn’t only a little harder to prove, it’s harder to spot as well. some things to watch out for follow.
*Hand gestures that are meant as curse words
*Touching a person on their body or clothing that isn’t wanted
*Following or standing to close to someone frequently and when they don’t want you too
*Making faces that can be considered sexually suggestive
*Music that has degrading or sexual language
Many times, it doesn’t even have to be intended, but someone else sees a couple of co-workers joking around and becomes offended. That is physical harassment.
These are just a few of the most common workplace harassment types you need to watch out for in your place of business. Proper workplace harassment training can stop a lot of that. For more information, contact the professionals at Interactive Services for help.
