Breaking the Silence Around Workplace Harassment

About this episode

Carol Stewart and Brittany Stevens discuss the realities of workplace harassment and discrimination, offering insights and guidance for those affected.

In this important and thoughtful episode of Quietly Visible, host Carol Stewart is joined by employment discrimination attorney Brittany Stevens, a multi-award-winning partner at Phillips & Associates. Together, they explore the realities of sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace — a topic that still affects a significant number of women globally. Brittany shares insights from her work advocating for employees who have experienced harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. The conversation explores why so many incidents go unreported, how power dynamics can make it difficult for women to speak up, and what steps individuals can take if they find themselves in this situation. Carol and Brittany also discuss the emotional impact of workplace harassment and the importance of creating environments where people feel safe to raise concerns. This episode offers practical guidance as well as reassurance for anyone navigating difficult workplace dynamics. Key Takeaways Sexual harassment remains widespread: Many women experience unwelcome behaviour at work, yet a significant number of cases go unreported due to fear of retaliation or damage to career prospects. Power…

People in this episode

Host: Carol Stewart

Guest: Brittany Stevens

Topics covered

• workplace harassment
• sexual harassment
• discrimination
• power dynamics
• employee advocacy
• emotional impact

Keywords

• workplace harassment
• sexual harassment
• discrimination
• power dynamics
• employee rights
• reporting harassment
• emotional impact

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Phillips & Associates

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