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Harassment in the workplace
Workplace harassment refers to unwanted behaviour that is threatening, humiliating or insulting and that affects the safety and well-being of employees. It can take different forms such as verbal harassment, non-verbal harassment, physical harassment, psychological harassment or sexual harassment.
Examples of workplace harassment include insulting comments, threats, humiliation, spreading rumors, excluding employees, bullying colleagues or making unwanted sexual approaches to someone. Harassment can have serious negative consequences for the victim, including psychological stress, anxiety, reduced productivity and a hostile work environment.