I know, I know. That blanket headline sounds too black & white, but it’s nothing new to our clients. Personal beliefs, even ones deeply and sincerely held, even when shared with the desire to help others, don’t belong in a workplace. On a personal level, many will tell you they feel intimidated when others–especially their bosses–discuss such beliefs, and that’s neither appropriate nor is it going to build employee engagement.

But if that’s not reason enough, then consider what just happened to United Health Programs of America, Inc., and its parent Cost Containment Group, Inc.  A federal jury has decided that the widely shared religious practices introduced into the workplace by management violated Title VII. The result?

Jury Awards $5.1 Million For Workers in EEOC Religious Discrimination Case

Want to try to find $5.1 million in your budget? I didn’t think so.

If you have any doubts about your policies, or if you haven’t retrained your managers and staff recently, talk to us! We can help!