Overview
Workplace relationships are extremely common but can have serious consequences for both the employer and the employee if not managed correctly. For the employee, a mismanaged relationship at work could have serious repercussions on their career. For employers, office romances can be a huge liability if it goes wrong. Sexual harassment claims, workplace violence, and accusations of favoritism are a few of the challenges employers face when employees form romantic relationships. This training will share preventative measures that Human Resources professionals can take to mitigate the risk of potential EEOC claims.
Why you should Attend
This training will share the importance of managing office romances successfully to prevent the risk of increased claims. Employers risk the potential for a hostile work environment when office romances get out of hand. This can be very traumatizing for other employees to witness and experience. Although the employees involved may not have purposefully intended for the romance to end poorly, the situation could eventually have serious implications and expose the employer to additional discrimination claims.
Areas Covered in the Session
- Key policies to have in place to protect the organization from office romances that end badly
- Key steps to prevent low employee morale that results from employee romance
- How to handle employees who violate your policies
- How to prepare for potential problems that may arise from an office romance
- The most important training measures to take to prevent Sexual Harassment Claims, and other significant legal issues
Who Will Benefit
- Human Resources Executives
- Human Resources Generalists
- CEO’s
- HR Business Partners
- All Executive levels of HR Management
Speaker Profile
Racquel L. Harris is the President and Chief Strategy Officer at R.L. Harris & Associates, LLC, bringing over 25 years of executive-level experience to her role. With dual certifications in Human Resources and Risk Management, she also holds a BA in Organizational Communication from Indiana University and an MBA from Purdue University. Currently, Racquel is pursuing her Doctorate in Strategic Leadership.
She has a deep understanding of the pivotal role training plays within an organization and excels in strategic planning and execution, skills she honed during her tenure as President of the Michiana Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and on the Indiana SHRM State Council.
Racquel is an expert in labor relations, federal and state employment laws, and aligning human resources practices with organizational objectives. Known in the community as a servant leader, she has received multiple accolades, including the Martin Luther King Drum Major Award from former Mayor Jeff Rea, the "40 under 40" recognition by the St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce, the Seven Seals Award from the ESGR, and the Michiana SHRM Leader of the Year Award.
Her commitment to community service is further demonstrated through her roles on several boards and committees In addition to her professional work, Racquel frequently volunteers her time offering professional skills training to help individuals prepare for employment. She remains dedicated to supporting the growth and success of others.