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It Wasn't Personal or Anything (from Right Side of the Line)

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Horseplay and Teasing at Work

Telly Award Winner! There's nothing wrong with kidding around at work. But we can step over the line when it comes to having fun at someone else's expense - leading to a possible harassment claim. Hazing, teasing, profanity, and horseplay are the kinds of unprofessional behaviors that lead to low morale, low productivity, and turnover. So the best bet when it comes to horseplay or teasing at work? Just don't do it.

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  • Ensuring Professional & Compliant Behavior

Learning Objectives

  • Even though we might’ve expected, and even tolerated these kinds of behaviors in the past (teasing, horseplay, etc.), they absolutely cannot be a part of today's workplace. If not stopped, teasing and horseplay can quickly lead to a workplace harassment claim.

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