Résumés
Résumé
À mesure que, partout dans le monde, les organisations adoptent le télétravail, la dynamique du harcèlement et de la discrimination sur le lieu de travail subit des changements significatifs. Cette étude examine l’influence du télétravail sur ces comportements problématiques, en se concentrant plus particulièrement sur les expériences et les perceptions des employés fédéraux canadiens. Elle étudie la manière dont le passage d’un environnement de bureau traditionnel à un environnement à distance affecte les interactions interpersonnelles et la manifestation de problèmes sur le lieu de travail. La séparation physique entre collègues dans le cadre du télétravail tend à minimiser les confrontations directes, ce qui peut réduire la fréquence du harcèlement et de la discrimination. Cependant, l’étude révèle également des défis critiques associés aux environnements de travail virtuels. L’anonymat et le détachement physique qui caractérisent la communication numérique peuvent parfois intensifier les comportements discriminatoires. En l’absence d’interactions directes, il est plus difficile d’identifier ces comportements et d’y remédier, car le support numérique peut masquer l’identité des auteurs et réduire la responsabilité généralement présente dans les espaces de travail physiques. Ainsi, si le télétravail peut présenter des avantages en réduisant certaines formes de harcèlement et de discrimination sur le lieu de travail, des politiques et des stratégies solides sont nécessaires pour contrer les défis qu’il introduit. Les résultats de l’étude indiquent que si le télétravail peut conduire à la réduction des incidents de harcèlement et de discrimination, les complexités de la communication numérique nécessitent une gestion prudente pour éviter d’exacerber ces problèmes.
Mots-clés :
- Télétravail,
- harcèlement au travail,
- discrimination sur le lieu de travail,
- cyberharcèlement,
- cyber-discrimination
Abstract
As organizations around the world adopt teleworking, the dynamics of harassment and discrimination in the workplace are undergoing significant change. This study examines the influence of teleworking on these problematic behaviours, focusing on the experiences and perceptions of Canadian federal employees. It examines how the shift from a traditional office environment to a remote environment affects interpersonal interactions and the manifestation of problems in the workplace. The physical separation between colleagues in teleworking tends to minimize direct confrontations, which may reduce the frequency of harassment and discrimination. However, the study also reveals critical challenges associated with virtual work environments. The anonymity and physical detachment that characterize digital communication can sometimes intensify discriminatory behavior. In the absence of direct interaction, it is more difficult to identify and remedy such behavior, as the digital medium can mask the identity of perpetrators and reduce the accountability typically present in physical workspaces. So, while telecommuting may have benefits in reducing some forms of workplace harassment and discrimination, robust policies and strategies are needed to counter the challenges it introduces. The results of the study indicate that while teleworking can lead to a reduction in incidents of harassment and discrimination, the complexities of digital communication require careful management to avoid exacerbating these problems.
Keywords:
- Teleworking,
- workplace harassment,
- workplace discrimination,
- cyber harassment,
- cyber discrimination
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