This in itself could be considered either a negative or positive trend – companies are coincidentally acting proactively or they are facing an increasing number of harassment cases. In today’s global marketplace disrespectful behaviors can have negative effects not only within a team, but within the organization with which they work and with the internal and external customers who are served. Organizations must foster an inclusive, respectful environment to succeed. Finding ways to use our differences as strengths instead of obstacles helps teams deliver better bottom-line results and more innovative solutions.  Training on this critical topic must cover not only key terms, definitions, and legal framework but also contributing factors, prevention strategies, and awareness of policies and procedures.