e their policies reflecting the current times and situations. It should be mandatory to implement sexual harassment polices and brief the employees of such policies. On the other hand sexual harassment can be blown out of proportion. Some complaints that are made are not always reasonable. An extensive investigation should be done to make sure that it is legit and the complaint is not unfair. Perception from the receiver may be distorted from the actual meaning. Some ways to determine the complaint is really constituted as a complaint are:1. See if the behavior or act is constructed to be unwelcome, offensive or intimidating.2. Make sure that there is a trend of the same or numerous complaints being reported.3. Confirm that there was any implied or expressed sexual favors concerning the job retention, promotion or any other issues benefiting the organization.The best way to avoid sexual harassment in the work environment is prevention. Employers are encouraged to take necessary steps to prevent sexual harassment from occurring. These steps should clearly communicate to the employees that sexual harassment will not be tolerated (zero tolerance). This can be done by establishing an effective complaint or grievance process and taking immediate and appropriate actions. There are many steps that can be approached to prevent sexual harassment. Some of these steps are: 1. Acknowledge the fact that there may be an issue of sexual harassment lingering in the work environment. Make the situation aware to all employees and reiterate the companys policies.2. Make a checklist that specifically is designed to show that there are signs of sexual harassment. Ensure that the employee who has been performing poorly has been improving with the situation.3. Make a safe haven for these victims. Make the employees feel as if they can express a problem without being intimidated or scared. At the same time make ...
