Addressing Sexual Harassment - Part 2
Description
Welcome to Under the Rug at Work, where we shine a light on issues that are often ignored in the workplace.
In part two of this important conversation, host Nicole Turnbull continues her discussion with Dr Skye Charry, sex discrimination law expert, Associate Professor and Chief Consultant at SAC Consulting. This episode shifts from the legal lens to the human response, focusing on how leaders can address sexual harassment with empathy, clarity and practical tools.
What we cover:
- The most powerful first step leaders can take
- Why empathy creates more change than defensiveness
-How to handle resistance and support long-term cultural shifts
- What "assuming noble intention" looks like in real conversations
- A real-world example of accountability without shame
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Connect with Skye on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-skye-charry-saunders-097a8a311/
SAC Consulting website: https://sacconsulting.com.au
Whispers from the Bush: https://federationpress.com.au/product/whispers-from-the-bush-the-workplace-sexual-harassment-of-australian-rural-women/
Documentary: https://www.vwt.org.au/projects/grace-under-fire
AHRC Guidelines: https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/sex-discrimination/positive-duty-sex-discrimination-act/guidance-materials
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