The Dollar Value of a Complaint!
The average harassment claim that is settled out of court costs roughly $75,000 to $125,000 according to an ERC Consulting survey. While the settlement cost is high, those figures do not include the cost of time spent preparing a response to a charge and/or any...
“Soft Costs” of Harassment Aren’t Limited to Large Workplaces!
According to a Harvard Business Review Study, organizations of all sizes face significant cultural difficulties when their workforces are contaminated by offensive and harassing behaviors. The study found the following revealing “soft costs” (alternatively defined as...
Why an Anti-Harassment Program Is Essential for Everyone…
For years, leaders of organizations (both large and small) have heard about the dangers of workplace harassment. Since 2017, victims of workplace harassment have grown increasingly vocal in reporting incidents both via traditional channels and social media platforms....
As the Workforce Ages, Phased Retirement Grows
As the cost of living and life expectancy increases simultaneously, many retirees are thinking about retiring at a later age.