Tackling Sexual Harassment at Work Resources

5 Steps HR Can Take To End Workplace Harassment

Focusing on Sexual Harassment this article on the Amercian SHRM site outlines the importance of: commitment; encouraging bystander intervention; holding people accountable; creating a speak up culture; and assessing and addressing your response culture.

ACAS guidance and advice relating to Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

The ACAS website has a page full of advice and guidance relating to Sexual Harassment in the Workplace  This includes a link to a policy paper Sexual harassment in the British workplace.

Encouraging A Speak Up Culture

The Institute of Business Ethics provide advice on how organisations can strengthen their ethical culture by sharing knowledge and good practice. Amongst their many Speak Up resources is a toolkit to help employees prepare for raising a concern at work.  

'Speaking up is the ultimate act of loyalty' - an interesting blog article on the Institute of Business Ethics' website.

House of Commons, Women and Equalities Committee

This report begins by looking at what sexual harassment is, how common it is in UK workplaces and its impact.  This is followed by sections on: putting sexual harassment at the top of the agenda; requiring regulators to take a more active role; and making enforcement processes work better for employees.  The final section discusses cleaning up the use of NDA's (Non-disclosure agreements).

How one UK University confronted its Sexual Harassment problem

Goldsmiths had found itself at the heart of the scandal after a number of students made complaints of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct and bullying against staff.  They have since tried to learn from the experience and position themselves as a leader in the handling of cases of sexual harassment and misconduct.

This Guardian article outlines the measures the University has put in place to effectively deal with complaints.

Leanin.org

Although this section on sexual harassment is focused on American readers there are several links to good resources including a 'Complete Meeting Guide' on 'How to talk about Sexual Harassment'

Sexual Harassment and Harassment at Work: Technical Guidance

In January 2020 the Equality and Human Rights Commission created a document entitled 'Sexual harassment and harassment at work: technical guidance' which can be downloaded in pdf format.
This page of their website provides further guidance and support for both employers and individuals.

Sexual Harassment Case Law

On the Redmans Solicitors website there are a number of articles and cases related to Sexual Harassment.  This quick guide for employees is a useful reference point.

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: CIPD

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development has guidance on its website:  'Sexual harassment in the workplace'  This page provides practical support around key areas to tackle sexual harassment and bullying at work.

Sexual Harassment Policy Checklist

Provided by the NASUWT, the teachers union, this webpage provides a list of the important aspects any effective and acceptable sexual harassment policy should contain.

Speaking up about Sexual Harassment

'Even in the current climate reporting sexual harassment is seen as risky. Building a healthy culture, putting the whistleblower's needs first, and showing that their concerns are acted upon, will encourage more people to come forward.'

A quote from an article by John Wilson, chief executive of whistleblowing hotline Expolink.

Still Just a bit of Banter?

In 2016 the TUC, together with the 'Everyday Sexism Project' launched 'Still just a bit of banter?'  A document outlining Sexual harassment in the workplace in 2016.