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The scenario: A male supervisor created a cultlike following among employees based on the shared goal of satisfying the man’s sexual desires. It was common for women to be randomly kissed and groped by the supervisor. And most female employees were …
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The scenario: A white female employee had been on the job for only one week when her black female manager directed ageist comments at her. The black boss told the white staffer that she was too old to fit in and that she was “over the hill.” The …
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The scenario: A female crew member was horrified to learn that a male coworker with whom she was having a consensual sexual relationship had circulated compromising photos and videos of her. The material was distributed via text messages, and nearly …
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You’re not alone if you’ve suddenly found yourself managing a crew of remote workers. The coronavirus pandemic is forcing businesses around the world to change how they operate. However, one thing still remains the same: When the crisis is over, …
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“You’re not going to believe this,” said HR Manager Alan Frankel. “Cassie went to the EEOC, which is now suing us for disability discrimination.” “You’re right,” said Supervisor Margie Brunton. “I don’t believe it.” “The whole thing started …
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Overview: After acquiring a well-known resort and spa, a new management team decided to stamp out the use of Spanish among its largely Hispanic workforce. One year later, the company was left with no Hispanic managers and a costly legal …