These three variables made it almost impossible to prove whether or not an employee created a potentially hostile environment. The question regarding what to do, not only with the employee in question but with the monitoring issue, weighed heavily on Leila s mind. Waterbee will take prompt and appropriate action to investigate and resolve any alleged or suspected incidents of sexual harassment. It is an individual s right not to be subjected to sexually harassing behaviors in the work-place and, as stated previously, Waterbee will not tolerate such behavior. Not only is it a barrier to contribution that lowers production, but it also shows a lack of respect.
Respect is one of the most basic building blocks of any productive organization.
Respect for one another as colleagues, as competent contributors, as subordinates, or as bosses is fundamental to getting work done in a way that allows everyone to give their best. What you have to say or what you think doesn t matter. Our workforce is becoming more diverse and that trend will continue in the future. We are adopting cultural norms and rules of workplace conduct to conform to that diversity. By using respect as a guidepost for conduct we should be able to grow and maintain working relationships that are both humane and productive.