How to Help Your Employees Report Harassment

How to Help Your Employees Report Harassment Despite a newfound openness to speaking out  in the media,  women in the workplace continue to keep quiet about the sexual harassment they experience or witness. The below infographic from talent management platform HiBob, based on a widespread 2016  survey, shows that 79% of UK women who experienced unwanted sexual advances did not report it to their employers. A BBC  survey  last year revealed similar numbers, with 63% of women and 79% of male victims not reporting harassment in the workplace. So why aren’t people reporting the harassment that’s taking place where they work? Fear of Retaliation A widespread  US study  showed that 75% of women who speak up against sexual harassment experience some form of retaliation in the workplace â€" either socially and/or professionally. The infographic highlights and expands on this, showing that over half of women who did report unwanted sexual behavior viewed the response of their employer to be unsatisfactory. There is a strong connection between this drastically high percentage and the fact that the vast majority of victims do not report incidents. There’s a persistent fear that colleagues will not believe their claims, or that they may even lose their jobs if they file a complaint. For many women, these potential retaliatory tactics are daunting enough to prevent them from seeking a just resolution. Lack of Clear Reporting Channels From small businesses to large corporations, women do not know where to turn. A lack of clear reporting channels, policies, and processes to deal with sexual harassment are all barriers for victims looking to speak up.  Shocking but true,  67% of victims are unaware of the policies that are in a place where they work. And half of these victims are unsure which department or individual to contact. For those willing to speak up despite the fear of retaliation, not knowing who the appropriate person to speak to is another contributor to factor to 79% of women not reporting harassment. The Cost of Sexual Harassment Aside from the emotional cost of sexual harassment, it also  costs businesses millions. From legal fees to settlements, businesses are having to pay out large sums of money for workplace sexual harassment cases. This cost also extends to employees, as an environment made hostile by harassment can reduce productivity and cause irreparable harm to a company’s reputation. In a talent-centered economy, businesses with a negative reputation for sexual harassment will lose out on the talent they need to drive the company forward. In the long run, companies, as well as harassment victims, pay a high price. What Can Businesses Do? HR departments and CEOs alike are not powerless. They can change this reality by taking certain steps to cultivate a workplace that’s based on zero tolerance for harassment, encouraging transparency, and treating all employees with respect. To ensure the safety and well-being of their employees, maintain a strong brand image, and save money, businesses should follow these guidelines: Create clear workplace policies that all employees are distinctly aware of. Each company has its own internal mechanisms that lay out the rules and structure for employees. But these zero-tolerance policies and guidelines to sexual harassment must be  publicized, through all official channels. This will ensure that all employees know where to turn should they need to. And the message will be clear: the company you work for cares about your wellbeing and security. Provide a clear means of communication in a safe and secure setting.  Technology can play a critical part in enabling victims to speak up in the workplace. This can be done by providing secure encrypted channels for communication. Businesses can implement these technologies along with highlighting exactly who is responsible for dealing with sexual harassment claims. By doing so, victims of harassment will have a clear channel through which to communicate and receive advice. Entrench zero-tolerance in company culture and values.  Providing mechanisms for reporting harassment is of vital importance. But preventing harassment from occurring is of equal priority. Although harder to measure, building a company culture that emphasizes respect and openness among employees can ensure that inappropriate behavior is spotted quickly, and dealt with comprehensively. About the author:  Ronni Zehavi is the CEO and Co-Founder of  HiBob. Hes an entrepreneur with a demonstrated history of working the SaaS industry.

How to Network - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

How to Network - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career The following post is actually several years old. I wrote it with Barry Lenson when we were asked to contribute to the then prospering Trump University newsletter. BUT upon  retrieving it from my archives (well, because Trump is in the news nowadays) I was struck how its even more  relevant today to replace the crutch of connecting  through social media  alone. When it comes to big pictures, networking is the way you link your vision for your business and career to those of the rest of the world. If you are on track in your business and professional life, you network every day, forging and enhancing connections that will reap future rewards. Networking is a numbers game. Just as you don’t get an airline upgrade without the mileage, you don’t have a network to call on unless you put in the time to develop it. You have to do your time in the air before you make it to first class. You have to invest time and energy making connections in order to build a first-class network. As any career counselor will tell you, once you’ve reached the required level of technical expertise in your field, career advancement depends on the relationships you establish. Make sure you’re doing this important work well by networking effectively. Here’s how: Networking is about contact. It’s eye contact, face-to-face contact, phone contact, e-mail contact. It’s contact with people you can help and who can help you. Make these contacts with grace: have good posture, relax, and smile. (Yes, even when you’re on the telephone or at the computer.) Be the one to initiate. Keep your eyes and ears open to prospects. Learn to recognize a potential business friend. That person may be at a professional seminar, at a community event, in the airplane seat next to you, at the health club, a friend of a friend, a friend of a vendor, even someone you read about in newspapers or magazines. Be human and humorous in your contact. Be bold. Put your fears aside or at least get them out of the way, and approach the scariest person first. The rest will be a lot easier. Anticipate discomfort. What is new is frequently uncomfortable. Trust me, though, eventually you will be more at ease, especially when it starts paying off. Ease the pain by keeping the contact simple and specific. Expect acceptance. Believe that you are adequate in this potential relationship. If you don’t receive acceptance, don’t feel rejected. Remember that the person you’re approaching probably also has a list of prospective business friends he or she hopes to develop. You may not be on that list at this time. Be patient. Things change for everyone. Pass it on. When you seek opportunities to help someone else by referring them, you become known as a center of influence. People will come to you. Always respond. Answer every telephone call, e-mail message, and letter. They might be someone’s attempt at networking with you and you never know where it might lead. How do you know when your networking is working? Things happen. People invite you into business meetings or conversations when they don’t have to. They seek you out because they’ve heard of you and your capabilities. Your name gets passed upwards and outwards. You receive calls from people you’ve never heard of inside and outside the company. Networking may not seem all that important in the crush of the daily to-do list, until you need a network to call on. Then, it may well be too late. The day-to-day work of networking is a solid way to stay connected with your big picture plans even as you take smaller steps toward realizing them. A network of contacts helps you extend and grow your business and career and allows you to help others in the same endeavor. A solid network also provides a hedge against the future. In times of challenge, these are the people you’ll call. A network is a safety net. Work to keep yours tight and strong by tending to it every day.

Its not about the money or is it

It’s not about the money… or is it A few months back, a coworker and I were baking in the D.C. heat and humidity as we walked a few blocks to grab lunch. We were especially chatty and began to discuss all the things we wished were different about the weather, our lives, our careers and everything in between. She made the comment that, as a 25 year old, she was determined to bring in $100,000 per year by the time she was 30. Seeing that our career field is not known for its high pay grade, she knew she had to kick it in a little and was already working on a few side hustles to help her get there. I was impressed by her determination and her confidence in each step she was taking. Two years her younger, I decided to set the same goal â€" heck, that’d give me seven years to make six figures. Piece. Of. Cake. I make a steady income, thanks to my awesome parents I have no student loans, and I regularly put money away for retirement. Financial responsibility is not the issue. While my goal isn’t unreachable, it’s going to take a while to reach and I’m going to have to dedicate a lot more time and effort to side jobs and freelance work to get there… extra time and effort that I’m realizing I just don’t have. Reality is: In the 30 minutes of free time I do get in a 24 hour day, I find myself stressing about my future, my hypochondriatic health problems and my nonexistent social life.   Reality is: I’m learning that money isn’t everything. Is it an awesome feeling to get a big fat check every other week? Yes. But is it worth it to give up other important things, like an actual life, to get dat dough? No. Reality  is: If I were to put that time and effort into something else, which I clearly need to 1) find and 2) better prioritize, I want to put it toward girls nights, romantic dates, football tailgates, zip-lining through Africa, ski-diving in Australia and eating lots of delicious foods.   I’ve never been accused of being under motivated â€" if anything it’s been the opposite. I’m just realizing that putting a monetary value, or in my case an income, on happiness is never going to work out for me. So maybe I need to rejigger my goals, but I’m still going to work hard to advance my career and do my best at whatever comes my way. I picked my career because I liked the work and it would make me happy, not because it paid a doctor’s or a lawyer’s salary. Perhaps the day will come where I’ll need to or want to, but for now, I’m done sacrificing my happiness for more dolla dolla bills, y’all. If you’re stressed about financial issues or career goals, that’s completely normal. Just don’t let it take away your sanity and positive outlook on life. Don’t hesitate to seek advice and ask for help and make sure you spend some time distressing with friends or family â€" what are they for if they don’t help you through the tough times and, while they’re at it, make you laugh so hard you pee?? (Disclaimer: I swear I was not implying I have a laugh/pee problem!) Happy Monday, ladies keep up the awesome work!

6 Ways to Prep for Your Salary Negotiation

6 Ways to Prep for Your Salary Negotiation You can never underestimate the importance of having a plan. By that I mean doing some simple salary calculations so you go into an interview with a range in mind. Negotiating salary during the interview process can be very overwhelming. You don’t want to sound greedy or too high on yourself; but on the flip side of that coin, you don’t want to be too meek to ask for what you’re worth. Many interviewees also don’t like the idea of starting off on the wrong foot with a potential new employer, and the thought of confrontation leads them to accept whatever offer the company gives. Sure, negotiating a salary can be uncomfortable, however, if you take less than you think you’re worth, you’ll be unfulfilled financially won’t stick with your new job for the long-term. I once made this mistake myself, when I took a job in Denver for a really low salary. Instead of negotiating for what I thought I was worth, I stuck it out until I had to seek the advice of a personal injury attorney because I was so miserable. I could have avoided bad blood between myself and my employer by having a salary range in mind and demanding to be paid what my skills were worth. To help you avoid making the same mistake I made, go into any job interview with a salary calculation in mind and follow these 8 steps to negotiate the salary that you deserve: 1. Have a number in mind Going into any interview setting, you must know that the interviewer will ask you what your salary expectations are. So be prepared with a salary range before entering the interview room. Do this by researching the average salary of similar positions in your area. Don’t forget to figure in your education and qualifications as well. Also, keep in mind that if you ask for a higher salary, you will almost always get a bit more money than what the employer originally offered if they think you have the experience and skills to back it up. 2. Let the employer bring up the topic of salary Eventually the interview will lead into discussions on salary. However, my negotiation tactic is to let the interviewer provide a range before you offer up an expected amount. This way, you’re working within the employers presumed budget and not firing so far out of the ballpark that they aren’t interested in you anymore. 3. Always negotiate within a range This way you have a high and low end for the employer to work with. Don’t under value yourself, but providing a range shows that you are willing to compromise and negotiate from there. 4. Support your expected salary with an explanation Explain to the interviewer that you came to the salary calculation based on the skills and value you will bring to the company in this position. For example, talk about your education, skills, expertise, accomplishments in the profession, and your years on the job. 5. Bonuses and holidays are also up for negotiation If the money you’re offered is on the low end, but you see a lot of promise in the company, don’t be afraid to do a little more negotiating as far as holidays and benefits. Many newer companies offer lower salaries, but are willing to top it off with additional holidays or bonuses until they can afford to pay employees more money. Remember, bonuses and holidays can add another 40 percent to a basic salary and you can still negotiate as far as lieu days, reduced hours, and the option to work from home. 6. Remain amicable Negotiating doesn’t give you a right to be defensive and abrupt. Remember, you are still making an impression on a potential new employer so remaining firm with the salary that want, but displaying some flexibility will show the interviewer that you are a team player. More salary tips at Show Me the Money! 4 Things to Remember about $$ and Job Search. Colleen Harding is a freelance writer and guest blogger who specializes on writing about law. Her passion for the legal realm started with a job as a Legal Aid and continued when she accepted a role as a Human Resources Coordinator for a mid-sized U.S. manufacturing company.

Take Control of Your Vocation with a Lucrative Side-Hustle CareerMetis.com

Take Control of Your Vocation with a Lucrative Side-Hustle â€" CareerMetis.com Having a job offers ongoing security, but many people find that necessity drives them to take regular employment in a role that really doesn’t speak to what they’re passionate about.It is a rare privilege indeed to end up in a main career where you’re doing what you’re interested in and where you real talents lay â€" and even if it is an achievable dream, it is easy to become frustrated along the way as it takes so long to get there.This is why it can be great for the soul A side-hustle isn’t quite ‘moonlighting’, with its connotations of non-stop labor for ‘the man’ â€" instead, it’s a way to satisfy those parts of your life that have no place in your day job, whether these extra-curricular activities are artistic or social or whatever.If you love to knit, to take photographs, or to design T-shirts and other clothing, there are plenty of online outlets where you can sign up and establish your own virtual shop.If you like to get outdoors and meet people, it’s ea sy to join a website and establish yourself as a dog-walker, babysitter, or even as a tour guide showing people around your home city.And if you have a fine automobile of which you are particularly proud, you have even more options. Some like to spend more time on the road by working as a Uber or Lyft driver, while the lazier option is to make your car available for hire â€" using Turo, kind of AirBnB for vehicles.Whichever works for you, a side-hustle is a great way to open up your options and put a spring back in your professional step.For a closer look at some side-hustle ideas and the resources to help you get started, have a peek at Quick Quid’s new infographic.Infographic Credit â€" Quid Corner

How to have a fulfilling life apply a little science

?How to have a fulfilling life â€" apply a little science We all want to become more fulfilled, right? You don’t have to find a guru or go to a mountain top! Much work has been done to understand whether there are principles â€" a science if you will â€" that can be applied to becoming fulfilled. Dr. William Schiemann and his team at the Metrus Institute have studied this area for some years. They recently interviewed more than 100 successful people, only some of whom consider themselves highly fulfilled, to discover their secrets. His new book Fulfilled! Critical Choices: Work, Home, Life describes many of the drivers of fulfillment as well as some of the street-smart strategies for becoming fulfilled. When I caught up with Dr. Schiemann recently, he shared five principles that stand out for discovering and achieving your purpose in life and becoming fulfilled. 1. Develop life goals Many people interviewed had some vision about what fulfillment meant for them. But a strong majority did not have clear life goals â€" only fuzzy notions of what they would like to achieve by life’s end. Still others he interviewed seem to be drifting along from job to job, relationship to relationship, not feeling very fulfilled at all. Schiemann recommends a simple test you can apply to check your “fulfillment pulse.” Picture yourself on your deathbed with your family or best friends surrounding you. What would you like to tell them about your life and what you achieved? This thinking will help you get a handle on the three to four things that really make a difference for you. 2. Translate your life goals into lighthouse goals These are intermediate stepping stones on your way to life goals. If your life goal is becoming a judge, Schiemann counsels, you’ll want to formulate a lighthouse goal of getting a law degree. This will require good grades and strong test scores, each stepping stones to your life goal. 3. Assess yourself Schiemann advises, “Be honest with yourself.” While you might have a plan to be a great singer, if you can’t carry a tune, it is unlikely that hours and hours of work will get you there. We each have a variety of skills, knowledge, experiences, and interests that shape us. These have to be factored into any future goals and plans. When you look at your life goals and lighthouse goals, ask yourself what knowledge, skills, and experiences will be needed to achieve them? 4. Make a plan Couple your lighthouse goals with your key strengths â€" the skills and abilities from your candid self-assessment â€" to build a plan for your actions today. What will you do tomorrow, this week, this month that will propel you toward your goals? If your goal is becoming a judge, then hitting the books in school and studying for entrance exams to a good law school is a good investment of your time. Schiemann suggests listing all of your major activities for the week and mark down which ones are most aligned with your goals. How much time that might be wasted could you redirect to achieving your goals? 5. Measure your progress regularly Any top athlete, Olympian Michael Phelps, for example, will tell you that their success is measured in micro-seconds or millimeters. While you may not be competing in the Olympics, you are competing in life for key jobs, relationships, or a role in your favorite club. Says Schiemann, “The most fulfilled people that I interviewed measure a lot. Did they achieve certain milestones such as a degree or a certificate? Are they spending sufficient hours to become competent? And, even asking themselves how fulfilled they are on a regular basis.” These five principles may help you achieve your greatest fulfillment. Happy journey! Join Dana Manciagli’s Job Search Master Class right now and immediately access the most comprehensive job search system currently available!

Resume Writing Services For CEOS - Boost Your Chances of Getting Hired

Resume Writing Services For CEOS - Boost Your Chances of Getting HiredResume writing services for ceo can be found online. Having an executive resume can increase your chances of getting your next job. In most cases, the position you are applying for will require that you have a very strong resume. Having a great resume can make you stand out from the rest of the applicants and get you hired faster.A great way to increase your odds of getting hired is to write a resume that looks professional. It should not be boring or repetitive. In order to make it look professional, you will need to hire a resume writer to help you. Resume writing services for we can help you do this by putting together a custom-designed resume for you.Before you sign up for a service, you should decide what you want from it. Will you be using it for hiring, just for reference, or both? This decision will help you choose the right company for you. You should also consider whether you want to pay more for a servic e or just reference your previous work.The next step is deciding on the services that you want. There are plenty of resume writing services available online. You will want to choose a company that has the highest quality for your money. Most of them do charge more than a low-quality one would, so choose carefully. Be sure to read reviews online before you sign up for a service.You will also be able to find great things on their websites, which is another good place to start. It should have an impressive list of clients who have had success with their services. You will be able to see testimonials on their websites and read their references. Try to choose a resume writer who has a proven track record.Make sure the company you choose provides you with samples of resumes that they have done. A good resume writer should be able to give you examples that show how they can improve your resume. They should also be willing to work with you to customize your resume. Some companies offer temp lates that they will modify to meet your needs. Even if the company does not offer templates, they may be willing to send you an example.A resume writer should also have great tips and advice on how to write a resume that will impress your interviewer. They should also provide you with sample documents for reference. Using these resources will make it much easier for you to make the best choice for you and your future employer.It is easy to spend a lot of time trying to figure out how to write a resume. It can take weeks to even months to find a great resume writer, but they are worth it. With a great resume, you will be much more likely to get your next job.