By eHow Careers & Work Editor
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Harassment of an employee impedes employment opportunities, morale, job and performance. Indeed, harassment, particularly sexual harassment, is a pervasive and expensive workplace problem. For instance, in 1995, a jury awarded a secretary $7.1 million after it found her boss had sexually harassed her and their employer did nothing to prevent or remedy it. The following is intended to help employees avoid the high costs of harassment and provide a proactive approach to eliminate harassment in your organization.
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Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Oftentimes, sexual harassment is a two sided stick. Yes, the offender holds most of the burden, but as a victim you yourself have made yourself vulnerable. To prevent sexual attacks be sure to wear clothes that are meant for the office place -- no cleavage or six inch stilettos here girls! Also, make sure that skirts are the correct size and hit below the knee. Tank tops are permissible if a cardigan is worn over them, and make sure they are not too low cut, to prevent cat-calling. Wearing clean, conservative clothes will establish you as a professional. To show your wild side, feel free to pick up nice pieces of clothing in bright, fun colors and prints. Just make sure that they match or else you'll get fashion-harassment!
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 In a locked desk keep a personal safety kit, including mace.