TrainingBriefs® Respecting Sexual Orientation

Knowing when and how to deal with issues of sexual orientation, or sexuality, or even lifestyle choices can be a challenge. They’re the kind of things that can give rise to gossip and innuendo, at the very least; and outright hostility and harassment if you don’t deal with them correctly.

It’s important for managers to enforce their organization’s policies and procedures, which sometimes means delivering a strong message to employees. Getting along with others and respecting differences is a key element of a respectful and inclusive work environment.