This section of the guide offers ways to accomplish this. Agencies are not limited to the methods listed. Any internal or external communication of the policy statement should be in such a manner that it carries top management's approval, including signature of the executive head of the agency. The Harassment Policy Harassment can have a devastating effect in the workplace. The effects of sexual and other types of harassment can range from loss of worker productivity to monetary losses to the agency, supervisor, and possibly to the person accused of the act.
Every employee has the right to a workplace free of harassment.
Training, directives, or other programs designed to inform supervisors and other agency personnel of their responsibilities to discourage explicit or implicit unwelcome advances or physical conduct of a sexual nature in order to maintain a workplace free of harassment. Any other initiatives already undertaken to educate employees of their rights and responsibilities. The committees are used to suit the unique needs of each agency. To ensure that the committee is equipped to provide that service, it is essential to include members from varied EEO groups, persons with disabilities, individuals over the age of 40 and veterans. In addition, it is vital to the effectiveness of the committee to include members from all levels and divisions of the agency.