Workplace harassment can manifest in many forms, including subtle behaviors that create an uncomfortable or even hostile environment. While sighing at a colleague might seem minor, it can be perceived as dismissive or intentionally disrespectful.
Let’s read the article and learn more about how sighing at a colleague can be perceived as workplace harassment and its potential impact on office dynamics.
https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/uk/sighing-workplace-harassment-tribunal
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “exaggerating exhales” mean? “Software engineer Robert Watson claimed his manager’s “sighing and exaggerating exhales” were discriminatory because he had attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).” Use it in your own sentence.
- What does “to be in line for something” mean in this context? “It means Mr Watson is now in line for compensation from Roke Manor Research, the company that invented the Hawk-Eye technology for sports including cricket, football and tennis.” Use it in a sentence and give two synonyms.
- Define “net detriment“. “But evidence also showed that the manager had told the employee that he was becoming a “net detriment”. Use it in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- What’s your take on the ruling by the UK court?
- How does your workplace approach awareness and understanding of conditions like ADHD?
- What aspects of work have been particularly stressful for you lately?
- How do you navigate workplace challenges when you’re frustrated with a coworker?