2018 Gender and Harassment Advisory Committee Annual Report - Manitoba (D Division)
Background
Initial Meeting: 2018.01.26
Item #1 - Return to work from maternity leave
- Discussions on how it can be difficult for female members to return to work after being off duty for 18 month period. Further discussions to be held on establishing a process that will aid these members in their return to work.
Item #2 - Workplace Harassment
- Discussion on how an employee may not understand that their actions and words may be harassing to others.
- Efforts need to be made to educating all employees on what actions and words constitute harassment and unacceptable behaviour.
- Importance for messaging to recognize generational differences.
Item #3 - Inclusivity
- Recognize the growing efforts to educate others in the area of Indigenous perceptions.
- Cultural awareness needs to be expanded in educating others on other cultural groups with our society.
Current Status
- Work to establish benchmarks regarding current and future goals and priorities.
- Assess effectiveness of current training methodology.
- Establish proactive awareness messaging in relation to harassment issues.
- Education regarding difference between harassment, workplace conflict, and performance issues.
Next steps
- Next meeting will be set for May, 2018, to discuss and advance both national and provincial matters.
Prepared by: S/Sgt. Brian A. Edmonds,
Approved by: A/Commr. Scott Kolody
2018-02-28
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