6 best ways to deal with offensive employees

1. Weigh the benefits of speaking up…

By speaking up at the right moment, and in the right way, Czopp’s research has shown that challenging offensive behaviour can change it for the better.

The impact is often greater if an employee speaks out on an issue that doesn’t directly affect them, for example: a male speaking out against sexist remarks; or a younger person challenging age bias.

Suggest to employees that they're best placed to intervene in difficult moments when they are less likely to be personally aggreived.