Harassment in the workplace is an issue no one should have to face, yet it remains a persistent challenge, particularly in industries like hospitality. For hotel employees, creating a safe and supportive environment is not just about policies—it’s about culture, leadership, and accountability. Anita Kanti, an innovative leader in the hospitality space, has developed the BRAVE system as a practical approach to addressing workplace challenges.

This five-point framework tackles harassment head-on, offering a clear path for organizations to build a culture rooted in benevolence, readiness, alignment, vision, and execution. Here’s a complete breakdown of what it means and how it works: 

Benevolence

Benevolence around employee safety at all levels is a fundamental thread of organizational integrity and respect. Addressing harassment, particularly against women, demonstrates a genuine commitment to the well-being of all employees with action. By fostering a culture of benevolence, companies create a supportive environment where every individual feels valued and safe.

Readiness

Readiness to tackle harassment starts with proactive measures. Organizations must establish clear policies and provide regular training sessions on what constitutes harassment and the consequences of such behavior. Being prepared with organizational guidelines, tools, and resources helps employees handle and report incidents effectively.

Alignment

Alignment involves integrating anti-harassment initiatives into the company’s broader values and goals. This means making sure that policies and practices align with the organization’s mission to promote a respectful and inclusive workplace. It requires commitment from leadership to model ethical behavior and support a zero-tolerance stance against harassment, a very important mission.

Vision

Vision for a safe workplace includes a clear commitment to creating an environment free from harassment. This vision should be articulated and shared throughout the organization, emphasizing the importance of respect, inclusivity, and proactive measures to protect employees. Leadership must adopt a mindset to champion this vision to drive meaningful change.

Execution

Execution involves implementing effective practical steps to uphold the vision. This includes establishing confidential reporting mechanisms, conducting thorough investigations, and holding perpetrators accountable. Regularly reviewing and updating policies, providing ongoing training, internal or external coaching and fostering openness are essential to strengthening a safe and supportive work ecosystem.

Addressing harassment through Anita Kanti’s BRAVE system requires a strategic and compassionate approach. By embedding benevolence, readiness, alignment, vision, and execution into their policies and practices, organizations can create a safer, more inclusive workplace. This not only upholds ethical standards but also supports the professional and personal growth of all employees, aiming for a thriving and respectful work environment.

To learn more about the BRAVE system, Contact Anita at anita@wrkspot.com or visit her website. 

About Anita Kanti

Anita Kanti is an innovative operations leader at WrkSpot, a disruptive Tech StartUp serving the hospitality arena. She is also a career and life coach, and the author of “Behaving Bravely: How to Mindshift Life’s Challenges.” With a USC education and a background with major companies like Samsung, Huawei, and Broadcom, Anita K merges her talent development skills with powerful motivational techniques. Her distinctive coaching philosophy, which champions resilience and bravery, has been widely recognized on national TV and respective media outlets.

Published By: Aize Perez