JOAN WILLIAMS

Problem

That afternoon, a representative from Human Resources contacts you to say that Joan has brought a grievance against you citing discrimination and bullying.

What would you do now?

Which of the steps listed below would you take? 

Open each one in turn and decide which to take in response to the problem above. Use the link in your chosen response to see the consequence of your action.

Tell the HR representative that the charges are ridiculous and that you have no problem justifying your actions up to this point, so by all means escalate the complaint.

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Tell the HR representative that you wish to respond to the claim and have a chance to talk to Joan, but with HR present at the meeting.

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