uber Flashcards
1
Q
who was Susan fowler? and what did she publish and why?
A
- an Uber engineer who joined in january of 2016
- two years later she published an article about the sexual harassment she dealt with uber
2
Q
what were her options and consequences associated with them?
A
- she could report to HR but there would be no actions against a high performer
- HR suggested that she find another team or stay
- is she kept bothering her manager she’d get fired and be branded as a whistle blower
3
Q
who was ariana huffington at uber?
A
- she was on a board of directors
- she said that the culture of brilliant jerks must end but only told the harraser to chill
- 4 women went to her and she still claimed nothing was wrong
4
Q
what was the percentage od women working there?
A
in 2016 25% and in 2017 3%
5
Q
what was the effect that Fowler writing had?
A
- 20 senior employers were terminated
- kalanick resigned
- 215 claims of sexual harassment
- eric holders report on executive misconduct ( I think he was us attorney general)
6
Q
why didn’t the victims speak up?
A
there was a cluture of silence and sexual harassment thrives in these conditions
- biased view of leadership
- victim position of power vs perpetrator
7
Q
what are two moments where orgs have the greatest risk?
A
- prevention (no steps taken)
- REACTION - WHAT WOULD YOU DO? (ORG HAS to respond)
8
Q
how can companies protect the workplace and their employees?
A
- companies have to create a culture that treats employees with respect including words and actions
- see something say it
- communicate and do not tolerate it
equal employment opportunity commissions report says 75% never do
9
Q
what is the act that sexual harassment violates?
A
title VII of the civil rights act of 1964
