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Avoiding women at work is not a solution, it’s discrimination

#MeToo-inspired discrimination as described from Davos could lead to potential revenue loss – not to mention the toxic cultures created along the way that can affect overall productivity and performance.

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Cultural shifts on sexual harassment redefine “the line” for acceptable behavior

The recent media attention on sexual harassment in the workplace, arising from #MeToo and the publicity surrounding allegations of wrongdoing by powerful celebrities and executives, has resulted in a quantum boost for awareness of the issues.

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Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk

The three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with: projected salary increases for Canadian employers; an employer's responsibility regarding protection of its workers from harassment and discrimination online; a denied request for accommodation by a Rastafarian man who claimed that female-only support workers were required by his creed.

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