Overcoming Harassment -3-Year Streaming

What is "Harassment?" (00:44)

Psychologist Eve Ash explains to Peter Quarry that when most people think harassment they think of the sexual kind. The bullying kind can be from racial tension or cultural or physical differences.

How Extensive is Harassment in the Workplace? (00:51)

Psychologist Eve Ash says many programs are now in place to deal with workplace harassment. People have trouble accepting the differences in others and make them the butt of their jokes.

Are People Aware Their Behavior is Harassment? (00:50)

Psychologist Eve Ash says the harasser realizes they are getting a reaction and may feel like they are joking but don't realize the extent of hurt being caused.

Do Childhood Bullies Become Harassers? (00:25)

Unchecked bullying behavior at school leads to workplace bullying. Schools are bringing in programs to deal with bullying.

Effect of Harassment on People in the Workplace (00:53)

Peter Quarry says Bullying has been linked to teenage suicide. Eve says harassed people start to stay away from work, they feel sick, tired, symptoms similar to stress. The may make mistakes or have unfinished work.

What is Managements Responsibility? (00:39)

Eve Ash says a good manager should be sensitive to harassment happening. Harassment can be too subtle for them to notice.

Should Harassment Victims Make a Formal Complaint? (01:11)

Eve Ash discusses the reluctance of people to speak out when they have been harassed. She explains the "harassment cycle" starts small and builds up and is not a one-time occurrence.

What Happened When You Were Attacked? (01:08)

Eve Ash describes when she was sexually harassed while working for the government. A male co-worker put his hands on her breasts. She felt humiliated and never told anyone which she regrets to this day.

How Do Women Find the Courage to Speak Out? (00:59)

Unlike the 1970s when Eve was harassed, we live in a time where we are able and empowered to make changes. Eve Ash explains why she did not accuse her harasser.

Strategies For People Being Harassed (00:58)

Eve suggest talking to someone you trust or supervisor to determine to establish if this is just the "harasser's" manner of speaking. Find out if you are being singled out.

Is It Harassment or Not? (00:51)

Eve Ash explains that what one person considers harassment, another may not. It is considered harassment if it causes a person to be upset and affects their work.

Talking to Someone Who Harasses (02:44)

Eve Ash says avoid using the word "harassment" when initially asking the individual to refrain from making offensive comments. If they persist, you would warn them they will be reported to a supervisor.

What Happens if Your Supervisor Suggests You "Toughen Up?" (01:20)

Psychologists discuss the risks of reporting a fellow employee to management. Eve explains that if the harasser continues and the supervisor is unsupportive, you must go to higher management.

Dealing with Severe Forms of Physical Harassment (02:34)

Eve Ash says severe forms of harassment should be dealt with immediately. A formal complaint should be filed for continued harassment. Another option would be to come to an agreement with the individual.

Racial Harassment (01:28)

Eve Ash says racial harassment is a lack of respect of people's differences and we need to be more open to understanding each other.

Take Away Training Video Library List and Credits: Overcoming Harassment (00:47)

Take Away Training Video Library List and Credits: Overcoming Harassment