Unsurprisingly, there is a wide range of useful information
available to assist organisations in preventing and (should the
need arise) addressing unwanted sexual advances, or indeed any type
of inappropriate conduct in the workplace. It therefore follows
that many workplaces will already be equipped with relevant
policies covering sexual harassment, and subsequent procedures to
deal with such issues - at least to some extent.
If your workplace is without such a policy, I would suggest that
you make implementing one an immediate priority!
This is particularly important at the moment ,given the current
spotlight on sexual harassment following the recent announcement by
Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins of the
national inquiry into sexual harassment in Australian
workplaces, which will focus on identifying examples of good
practice and making recommendations for change.
