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Presenter outlines signs of workplace hate speech and steps for targets and bystanders
Summary
A presenter defined hate speech as discriminatory communication targeting protected characteristics, described psychological impacts and workplace harms, and urged documentation, support-seeking and bystander intervention.
A staff member (presenter) said hate speech in the workplace "can be manifested in different ways," describing it as communication — verbal, indirect or behavioral — that targets an individual or group because of characteristics such as race, orientation, age or disability.
The presenter said targets often face strong emotions and recommended immediate steps: try to remain calm, seek support from an ally, point out that the behavior is unacceptable if…
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