After hours behaviour: sexual harassment
After hours behaviour: sexual harassment Many people believe that once they clock out of work they are done for the day, and they can do whatever they want. Well in the current era of social media, after work drinks, and various afterhours work requirements it may surprise people to find out that they can be […]
Workplace sexual predators: A few uncomfortable truths
Workplace sexual predators: A few uncomfortable truths Workplace sexual predators: have increasingly been brought to justice in the age of the MeToo movement. However, workplace sexual harassment is still a prevalent issue that many Australian workers face. The latest figures from the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) reveal that one in three employees have experienced […]
Sexual harassment payouts see victims win big
Sexual harassment payouts see victims win big Sexual harassment payouts have increased dramatically in recent years. Not only are victims receiving higher payouts than ever, but employers are being forced to pay damages even if the sexual harassment isn’t proven in court. The courts and the various tribunals are sick and tired of employers and […]
Who is supposed to be sacked for sexual harassment at the workplace – victim or culprit?
Who is supposed to be sacked for sexual harassment at the workplace – victim or culprit? Normally, the person who is found guilty must be sacked for sexual harassment at the workplace. But does that really happen? Do we really catch or sort out the right person who is guilty? Well, these are the controversial questions to […]
Mental illness and sexual harassment
Mental illness and sexual harassment Mental illness According to WHO (World health organization) A mental disorder is characterized by a clinically significant disturbance in an individual’s cognition, emotional regulation, or behaviour. It is usually associated with distress or impairment in important areas of functioning. Discussing Mental illness and sexual harassment and the effects it has […]
Non-disclosure agreements: How they benefit abusers
Non-disclosure agreements: How they benefit abusers Sexual harassment non-disclosure agreements:, have come under scrutiny across the globe and in Australia following the revelations of the MeToo movement. In theory, confidentiality agreements intend to prevent the disclosure of sensitive information and prevent reputational damage surrounding cases of workplace sexual harassment. However, there’s a growing concern that […]
What Is Cyber Harassment and How to Stop It
The Internet has changed the way we communicate forever, but sometimes it’s not for the best. While there are plenty of upsides to online interaction, including social networking and easy collaboration, there are also downsides, two of which is cyber harassment and cyber bullying. This can be presented in the form of bullying and even […]
Derogatory ideologies at the workplace and their effects on the employee
We share insight into derogatory ideologies at the workplace and their effects on the employee. Offices are meant to be the most professional public sectors where employees from different cultures are welcomed to work and earn. It is a public place which is solely dependent on working at business settlements and the issues to be […]
The 8 Types of Harassment
We’ve highlighted just the top 8 types of sexual harassment. From harassment due to colour, disability, age, psychological, cyber bullying and more. Learn about the signs to look out for and what you can do.
Sexual Harassment as “Sexual Power”: Workplace advice
Power is the central element on what any matter or authority is dependent. It is the power that makes someone dominant or superior to others. Power holds the value of ruling on someone, suppressing and making someone obey the commands. However, in regard to sexual harassment the culprits have taken harassment as their right which we call “sexual power”.
