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posted Jun 20, 2018, 4:09 PM by Daniel E. DeKoter [ updated Jun 20, 2018, 4:15
PM ]
Reports of discrimination on the job have continued to grow. It is the
employer’s responsibility to formulate and implement an Anti-
Discrimination Policy to address this problem.
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Here are the reasons such a policy is necessary:
It promotes a positive and collaborative atmosphere. The last thing
management wants is unproductivity and poor performance, which
workplace discrimination can induce. By ensuring that employees are
working in a welcoming environment, collective morale and
engagement are increased.
It mitigates liability. When there are cases of discrimination in the
office, lawsuits or administrative complaints can arise. Clear policies
help prevent this. Ensuring that employees, regardless of rank, avoid
discriminatory practices through policies, can lessen a company’s
potential liability and improve relationships among the entire
workforce.
It prevents recruitment problems. In today’s society, word travels
fast. Negative reputations, whether warranted or not, can affect a
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company’s ability to hire the right people. Therefore, bad behavior,
including discrimination, should not be tolerated.
It limits turnover. Discriminatory behaviors can push employees to
leave and look for employment elsewhere. Not only does it raise the
risk of losing key people, but it also increases unnecessary costs that
are incurred due to filling job vacancies and training recruits.
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