Special report: preventing the high cost of sexual harassment. (nonprofit organizations)

From: Fund Raising Management | Date: July 1, 1997| Author: Mahoney, John W. | Copyright information

Nonprofit organizations can avoid troublesome and costly sexual harassment cases which have become a major issue among small and large businesses. Nonprofit employers and executives are advised to develop anti-sexual harassment policies, complaint procedures and sensitivity training. Such measures will promote a harassment-free environment, encourage harassment complaints and make decision-making on such allegations easier.

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