t to be ignored. It is very serious and needs to be treated that way by all employees. It is inexcusable in any environment, let alone a professional one” (McFarling)EDS’s policy on sexual harassment is as follows:EDS does not tolerate sexual harassment or other lawful harassment in the workplace, whether committed by a co-worker, leader, client, contractor, suppliers, or anyone else. Actions, words, jokes or comments that are derogatory and based on any persons gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, religion or disability will not be tolerated at EDS (Ethics and Business Conduct).In order to create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone affiliated with EDS, tasks and responsibilities have been assigned to all employees, including leaders. These tasks and responsibilities include reporting incidents and adhering to the EDS sexual harassment policy. Leaders have the extra responsibility of educating employees about sexual harassment. EDS also makes sure that training and materials are easily accessible to all employees. These informative materials can be obtained through the EDS Employee Relations and the EDS Office of Ethics and Business Conduct. Other companies should follow the example of EDS in educating their employees so they know that sexual harassment of any kind is not tolerated. Employees should be aware of what exactly constitutes as sexual harassment and avoid any activity that could be considered sexually offensive. It is easier for a company to alert its employees about sexual harassment before it happens than to go through investigation and perhaps a court trial related to a charge of sexual harassment. EDS focuses on this type of preventive action to ensure a safe and professional atmosphere. Once an act of sexual harassment has been reported, EDS has set guidelines for the proper response to the problem. Leaders are told to:1. Take allegations seriously2. Act promptly on all...
