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My boss is making sexual advances towards me. What should I do?

Sexual harassment at workplaces is a pervasive problem with a devastating impact on employee well-being and performance. 

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Sexual harassment at workplaces is a pervasive problem with a devastating impact on employee well-being and performance. 

Sexual harassment at workplaces is a pervasive problem with a devastating impact on employee well-being and performance. Through the years people have had to struggle to deal with the menace. It may be your boss, client or any other person within the work environment. Sexual advances come in many forms like text messages, gestures and even inappropriate touch. If by any means you think that someone has been making sexual advances towards you, here are some tips on how to go about it.

1.    Confirm

When you have a matter like this at hand, you need to make sure that it is not just some simple misunderstanding. You might as well need to collect your evidence for the case you are building up against your predator.

2.    Talk to the other person

If your boss is harassing you, you have a right to express your thoughts about it. It is a hard step to take more so when they have the power to get rid of you. When approaching your boss on such an issue, exercise caution. Act civil when addressing the matter. Honesty is the best policy.

3.    Seek advice from HR

When you are dealing with such an issue, it is often vital to let the HR know your woes. It is the responsibility of the human resource office to take care of the employees. They will in turn help you by taking the necessary steps to sort out the issue.

4.    Try management

The higher authorities in the office can be of great help to you. Try talking to your supervisor. They can help you navigate through the issues.

5.    Avoid gossip

Do not gossip about sexual harassment in the office. Take the high road and keep the matter to yourself. The fact that the other person is expressing their feelings towards you does not mean that they are a terrible person.

 

Have you been a victim of sexual harassment at work? How did you handle it?

Written by

Kelvin Mokaya


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