Series 5: Creating Safe Spaces Via ADR: How can Employees in the US Report Discrimination, Harassment & Bullying without fear of losing their jobs with Ed Watt

Expert Views On ADR (EVA) Vid /Podcast Show

I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with Ed Watt on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid/Podcast Show. He started his forty (40) year career in transportation as a front-line worker at the New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA). He rose to the position of Financial Secretary of the largest transit local in North America.

Mr Watt is currently the principal of WattADR, an alternative dispute resolution practice. He mediates in Queens County and Long Island Dispute Resolution Centers and assists in training new mediators in the above DRCs and at Hofstra Law School. He wears many hats, so I left the link to his profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-watt-06b8a811 In this series, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of the efficacy of Appropriate/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in addressing workplace bullying, discrimination, and harassment, focusing on safeguarding employees from such misconduct. Mr. Watt provided a lucid definition of a toxic workplace and elaborated on its connection to Donna Hick's theory for remedying Toxic work environments. We explored the legal framework and employer's obligations to prevent and address workplace discrimination, bullying, and harassment while examining strategies to encourage reporting these incidents through ADR. Additionally, we highlighted common barriers that deter employees from reporting, such as the fear of retaliation from HR/organisation or their employers. Ed contributed insightful perspectives on how organisations can foster a culture of inclusion and diversity that empowers employees to report bullying, discrimination, or harassment. He offered insights from his encounter/ experience with bullying, discrimination, and harassment, highlighting the cultural factors that play a role in these issues. He specifically delved into the impact of broader cultural influences, citing immigration and using the US and UK as examples. Finally, Ed acknowledged that most people are not trained on matters of dignity, which include assaults on identity at the workplace (citing Donna Hicks's books on Dignity, Monica Valkor's writings and his personal observation working in transit); he presented a constructive solution to assist employees in creating safe spaces through ADR to effectively address workplace challenges. Please subscribe to the EVA YouTube channel & listen to this episode on all podcast channels- #audible #apple #amazon #overcast #google #spotify #listennotes #playerfm #pocketcasts #anghami If you have experienced workplace bullying, discrimination and harassment, do not stay silent. Connect with me on #Linkedin and share your story via DM. Together, we can bring awareness to these issues and work towards creating a more equitable and respectful workplace for all via ADR. Your voice matters!----Dr Chi Egbunike #adr #podcast #workplace #workplaceconflict #discrimination #bullying #harassment #organisation #HR #humanresources #technology #digitaltechnology #inclusion #diversity #equity #justice #reform #accesstojustice #innovation #research #education #highereducation #university #lawschools #pedgagogy #hofstralawschool #letsmakeadrgoviral #viral #usa #newyork #Illinois #kane #county #nigeria #uk #europe #latinamerica #northamerica #southamerica #ombuds #harrasmentawareness #ombudsman #mediator #awareness #northamerica #caribbean #europe #asia #africa #latinoamerica #world #america #interview #employers #employees #organisations #toxicworkplace #creativemethods #teachingpedagogy #pedagogy #youtube #socialmedia #marketing #marketingadr #massadvocacyadr #trending #tiktok #tseries #youtubeshorts #founding #street #achievements #selling #subscribe #shortvideo #conflict #talkshow #tv #podcasting #viralvideoyoutube