Identifying Symptoms of a Hostile Work Environment
Companies must prioritize eliminating harassment and discrimination in the workplace or it could lead to a hostile work environment, negatively impacting employee retention and reputation. Let’s go over a few symptoms of a hostile work environment to watch out for in your organization.

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Hostile Behavior Goes Beyond an Annoyance
How severe must behavior be to be classified as hostile?
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Hostile Behavior is Intimidating or Offensive
What is considered offensive or threatens the victim's safety?
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Hostile Behavior is Persistent
How frequently does the hostile behavior take place?
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Hostile Behavior Can Be Teasing
Can a teasing joke be considered hostile behavior?
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Hostile Behavior Can Be Targeted - Or Not
Must a hostile behavior specifically target a victim?
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Hostile Behavior is Hostile to the “Reasonable Person”
What is the reasonable person standard for evaluating hostile behavior?