GBV at the Work Place
Takes many forms
Physical – Including but not limited to unwelcome physical contact, sexual assault
Verbal – Including but not limited to derogative or sexual comments, repeated and unwanted social invitations
Takes many forms
Non-verbal – Including but not limited to the display of sexually explicit or suggestive material
Sexual - Suggestive gestures, noises, leering
Sexual Harassment
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favours, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature including offensive emails
Typically involves a pattern of behaviour but it can take the form of a single incident
Creates a hostile or offensive work environment
Results in adverse employment decisions
Adversely affects the company’s reputation
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