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Omfg. Listen. Sexual harassment has been illegal for a long time, 1986 at the latest. The notion that these men are *just now* thinking about it from a risk perspective is incredible
Here, a brief history of early sexual harassment law: time.com/4286575/sexual…
Short version: 1964-Employment discrimination on the basis of sex became illegal. 1986-SCOTUS ruled that discrimination included quid pro quo harassment. 1991-Anita Hill raised profile of sexual harassment. 1993-SCOTUS ruled discrim includes creating a hostile work environment.
There is not an American business executive who is unaware of that discrimination law, the business risks involved, or how to avoid them.
Male executives just now claim they’re scared to work with women? That suggests: (a) their prior risk analysis re: HR practices was terrible or (b) they figured it didn’t matter bc they could do what they wanted & women wouldn’t report. Which is it, gents?
Oh wait, there’s a third option: they think all the MeToo reports of workplace harassment, including assault, are lies. A vast feminine conspiracy.
This is, let’s say, faulty business analysis, legal analysis, risk assessment, & planning. These men’s boards & shareholders should be horrified.
The first horror should be that these male executives are exposing their organizations to legal liability by failing to see that it’s illegal to exclude women from “mentoring” & other opportunities for advancement.
Like, that is *basic* issue-spotting & they’ve apparently all missed it to the degree they’re willing to discuss it at Davis. Bust them back down to the mailroom.
*Davos. Crap. Sexual harassment stupidity makes my proofreading bad.
Those in charge of protecting their organizations need to have a Come-to-Moses about real, legal ways to mitigate discrimination & harassment. (Hint: Hire & listen to legal counsel.)
(While they’re at it, they should also bring race into the conversation. Imagine that.)
