Prageeth Abayakoon

  Why people don't bring forward complaints Fear that nothing will be done Fear that they or the complaint won't be taken seriously Fear of reprisals from the perpetrator—especially if it is a supervisor or instructor Fear that they will be told they "asked" for it Fear of being blamed or ridiculed Afraid they will be told to "lighten up" Fear of getting a bad reputation Fear of appearing incompetent, or unable to handle difficult situations Fear of being labelled a “troublemaker" Reluctance to get the perpetrator into trouble Feeling alone or isolated, that no one else objects to the behaviour Feeling embarrassed or humiliated by the behaviour

Health and Safety at Navitas Professional Services   What Are the Benefits of Diversity in the Workplace? When you think about diversity, what springs to mind? The first things that people usually think of are factors such as age, gender, race, cultural background, etc., but there is far more to creating a diverse workplace than hiring people who fit into different age brackets or creating the perfect male to female ratio. Though we may share things in common with other individuals, at the end of the day, everyone is their own person and can bring different things to the table, which is why diversity is so important among a team. By hiring people with different personalities and at varied stages of their career, it can help to foster creativity and offer a range of perspectives and ideas.   1) Talents, skills, and experiences Individuals from diverse backgrounds can offer a selection of different talents, skills, and experiences, that may be of benefit...