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Is a hug sexual harassment? While a hug can be a way to demonstrate care for someone, not all hugs are experienced the same, especially in the workplace. Generally, a single, unwanted hug would not be considered sexual harassment. For a hug in the workplace to be illegal, it needs to be unwelcome and frequent or severe. If a hug meets those criteria, a person could be fired for it.

"I know what I don't know." Check out this inspiring clip from the WRKdefined podcast. Our CEO, John J Hansen, shares his journey of returning to school for his MBA later in life and discusses the importance of recognizing your knowledge gaps. Have you ever considered going back to school? Share your thoughts on the importance of lifelong learning in the comments below.

You might be surprised by what constitutes sexual harassment. When we think of sexual harassment, behaviors that come to mind are usually overt acts like unwanted touching or inappropriate comments. But did you know that nonverbal behaviors can also create a hostile work environment? Learn more about the impact of nonverbal sexual harassment in the workplace, how to address it as well as prevention strategies: https://bit.ly/3YsfxgH

Nearly 1 in 7 employees feel unsafe at work, according to SHRM. Despite 28% of workers reporting that they have either witnessed aggressive interactions between coworkers or been involved in them, over half of HR professionals surveyed don't know whether their organization even has a workplace violence prevention program. If you're looking for resources and strategies focused on improving physical and psychological safety in your organization, check out the free resources now available in Atana's Workplace Violence Prevention Toolkit: https://bit.ly/3Ygx3Dk

Employees often know they should report harassment — and have the tools to do so — but choose to stay silent. Why? Find out in this month’s Atana newsletter as we explore inconsistent behavioral standards and much more: ☑Learn 7 practical tips for leaders to build consistency and accountability ☑See what L&D can do to assess and enhance psychological safety ☑Find out what’s driving the great management opt-out and how to fix it ☑Discover how in-context surveying reveals critical insights

Your organization is legally responsible for protecting employees from sexual harassment, and not just from other employees. Misconduct that creates a hostile work environment can come from third parties too. That includes everyone from customers to vendors. It's up to your managers and leaders to understand what constitutes harassment and create a safe and respectful work environment. ⬇️Here's an example of behavior that could potentially be third-party harassment.

For 32 years, the World Federation for Mental Health has been observing October 10 as #WorldMentalHealthDay. This year’s theme, ‘Mental Health at Work,’ offers business leaders an opportunity to consider the vital connection between the mental well-being of their employees and the overall success of their organizations. Creating safe, supportive environments isn’t just an option for leaders—it’s an urgent necessity. At Atana Inc, we know that psychological safety is key to ensuring employees feel secure, valued, and empowered to contribute openly. Harvard Business School professor and world-renowned expert on team dynamics Amy Edmondson emphasizes that Learning & Development are crucial for fostering this environment. In a recent interview with our team, Amy shared how L&D equips leaders with the interpersonal skills needed to support mental well-being and drive productivity. Read more about how we can take action to prioritize mental health at work: https://bit.ly/3XAe2fI #MentalHealthAtWork #PsychologicalSafety #EmployeeWellbeing #Atana

👋 Have you heard the stereotypes about Gen Z? They have short attention spans, they're lazy, and don't forget they're entitled. The list goes on and on as it seems to do for every new generation entering the workforce. Our Chairman and CEO, John J Hansen, has heard them too. In this insightful clip from the WRKdefined podcast, he shares his unique perspective on this up-and-coming generation, drawing from his own experiences and observations from his years of teaching. John refutes the negative stereotypes and talks about what he admires about Gen Z— like their natural gifts, innovative thinking, passion, and desire to make a difference in the world. Are there Gen Z characteristics that you've witnessed and admire?

Learning is in John J Hansen's DNA.🧬 Atana's Chairman and CEO has over 20 years of experience developing world-class organizations. In addition to his corporate roles, he's a lecturer at the UW Foster School of Business. Read about his amazing successes and the moments of profound humility that have shaped his path, along with insights into building a learning culture and applying advancements in behavioral science and technology to corporate training: https://lnkd.in/gSgJ-Qpx

Navigating conversations about deeply held beliefs is tough enough with people you're close to. Imagine how much harder it is with a co-worker. But topics like politics do come up in the workplace, and it's hard to know what to do. As a manager, how can you maintain a psychologically safe place when employees’ strongly held political viewpoints and opinions may clash? It begins with proactive leadership; make sure your employees understand the ground rules for engaging in political discussions. Here are a few guidelines to discuss during a team meeting.