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Responding to Harassment

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If you feel you have been personally harassed

Talk to the individual that you feel is harassing you, explain the behaviours/ actions that are inappropriate and request that it stop; and/or

Write a letter or email to the individual that you feel is harassing you, explain the behaviours/ actions that are inappropriate and request that it stop.

If you witness harassment

Talk to the individual that you feel was mistreated, explain the behaviours/action that you witnessed and ask how they feel; and/or

Talk to the person that you feel was harassing, explain the behaviours/ actions that you witnessed and suggest that they may have been inappropriate.

If someone talks to you regarding your behaviour/ actions:

  • Keep an open mind.

  • Remember that it may not have been your intention but the person’s perception.

  • Avoid becoming defensive.

  • Talk about your feelings.

  • Work together to determine next steps and solutions.

If the harassing behaviour continues, file an official report using the steps listed in

Getting Support

Responding to, and dealing with, harassment can be overwhelming and uncomfortable. If you would like additional support, consider the following options:

  • Talk with a ETG Way Coach

  • Talk to ET Group’s HR Generalist

  • Contact our third-party intake provider: HRdownloads Consulting Services

Email requesting a conversation can be sent to:

  • ConsultingDept@hrdownloads.com

  • Include your available/ ideal time(s) for contact and your preferred method of contact (phone number, email, teams call).

  • Contact can be made from your work or personal email.

Phone calls can be made to: Sharon Bunce, Chief of Staff, HRdownloads Inc.519-319-7064 (cell phone)

ET Group or HRdownloads will:

  • Listen

  • Provide Coaching/ Support for the individual to informally address the situation.

  • If required, participate in a meeting with the individual and/or the person they feel is harassing them.

  • If required, based on the circumstances assist the individual in completing and filing a formal report. In some situations the person may not want to file a formal complaint, however, management may decide that a formal complaint is required and will report the harassment.

Reporting Incidents or Concerns.