Why training isn't the ultimate solution to mistreatment and diversity problems

Discovering bullying at work can follow a familiar pattern: 1. Employer mistreats employee or allows for a co-worker to mistreat another co-worker. 2. Employee sees the discriminatory impact of the mistreatment. 3. Employer and employee agree that training on these issues is the solution. The fact is though that studies show employers don't actually try to solve the problem when employees report mistreatment — illegal or not. Damage only increases when employers convince their employees through training of values they don't actually uphold in practice. In this episode, I talk about what one reporter says (and is a common belief) about the solution for mistreatment versus what one researcher says is the REAL solution. If you've been abused at work and would like to share your story anonymously, email [email protected]. If you feel like you need more help, I have a free guide to recovery steps at dignitytogether.org/targets and a signup for daily boosts through your inbox at the same place. Facebook: @HierarchyPodcast Twitter: @ScrewHierarchy