Introduction

When employers consider conducting a Harassment Risk Assessment, they often expect to uncover only negative aspects. However, here's the good news: within these assessments lie numerous positive truths that companies can leverage as confidence boosters on their journey towards creating a non-toxic workplace.

What are the truths?

For instance, many companies discover that only 30% of participants in the assessment report harassment concerns. This means that an overwhelming 70% of employees are not reporting any harassment, which is excellent news. However, the reality remains that even a single high or extreme harassment concern, if unaddressed, could result in a grievance and potentially lead the company to the CCMA, where vicarious liability for the harassment awaits those who fail to manage and prevent it.

Moreover, in certain companies, specific occupational-level bands show minimal concerns about harassment, indicating that certain layers of the organisation function in a healthier manner than others. Interestingly, different race groups across companies display varying levels of concern, highlighting the uniqueness of each organisation's dynamics. In South Africa, every race group has ranked as the top concerned group in the companies that conducted the assessments.

On a positive note, areas that have received significant attention through policies, procedures, awareness, and training, such as sexual harassment, bribery, and racism, tend to be assessed as lower concerns by employees. This validates that the investment made by companies to manage and prevent these forms of harassment has had a significant impact. It paints a positive picture that it is possible to effectively manage and prevent harassment in the workplace. Now, the focus shifts to addressing other types of harassment, such as ostracism, marginalisation, sarcasm, and pressure to resign. The reduction in other forms of harassment serves as encouraging evidence that tackling these challenges is indeed achievable.

To unlock the full potential of your organisation, it is essential to manage and prevent all forms of harassment. By conducting a comprehensive harassment risk assessment, you can uncover positive truths, identify areas for improvement, and develop targeted strategies to foster a safe and respectful work environment.

Conclusion

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