Most new employees who are fresh out of college and looking to start their careers don’t have a clue as to what their boundaries are as far as company ethics. Lengthy policies on do’s and don’ts can be written into handbooks, but ultimately, it is up to the managers and existing employees to lead the way and exemplify ethical behaviors. But what to do if these current employees don’t understand their boundaries either? Good, ethical behaviors in the workplace aren’t taught in school nor are they ingrained in people at an early age. People aren’t born to do good, we have to learn it.
Many employers send their employees off on business trips or have them tag along to host guests and clients with the ultimate goal of closing a deal or maintaining relationships. However most companies aren’t conveying their expectations on the how-to until it’s too late. Company images, reputations, and important deals can all come crashing down one day simply because of the unethical behavior of one employee. It is imperative that every employee is fully trained and equipped with the knowledge of what is acceptable and what is not.
Can training eliminate sexual harassment? Definitely not. Will it stop every executive from frequenting seedy establishments? No. However it is a start in the right direction, and it can help hold colleagues accountable for their actions and behaviors. The usual supervisor sexual harassment training that is mandatory in some states for companies with 50 or more employees is very generic and basic and most of the time, it is done online. What is needed is a much more comprehensive educational training that is conducted in-person. Furthermore, due to recent publicized scandals with misconduct not only in Hollywood but also in Silicon Valley, employees who have never been complicit in illicit activities in the workplace may start questioning their current behaviors in fear because they simply don’t know what is acceptable and what is not.
Light Consultancy’s training combines education on the sex industry establishments, gender equality, and effects on company branding in addition to sexual harassment training. This type of in-person training is essential in curbing the pandemic of unethical activities in the workplace. This training also helps HR departments in implementing ethics policies and it can help improve the company’s image and brand. Protect your company now. Contact us today for a free consultation!
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