Naz Smyth

#5. Elisabeth Moss’s Dedication Almost all acceptance speeches revolved around the theme of women’s rights. However, Elisabeth Moss from “The Handmaid’s Tale” made one of the best of the night. After thanking Margaret Atwood, she dedicated her award to women “who were brave enough to speak out against intolerance and injustice”. Adding, “We no longer live in the gaps between the stories. We are the story in print, and we are writing the story ourselves”. Wow. more on my website http://www.nazsmyth.co.uk/2018/01/ golden-globes /

In light of the recent allegations against Harvey Weinstein and other Hollywood powerhouses such as Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck , one cannot avoid a media story regarding sexual harassment in the workplace.  The recent lawsuits and allegations from more than fifty Hollywood actresses against Weinstein have brought this deep-rooted problem to the front burner. More than ever women feel emboldened to put a stop to their harassment, but many do still feel fear of  retaliation.  Sometimes it is not as simple as coming forward.  Many small businesses do not have a Human Resources Department.  Sometimes the offender is the one and only boss and owner of the business.  Nevertheless, there are avenues that women can explore to protect themselves and their livelihood. continue this article at  http://www.nazsmyth.co.uk/2017/10/sexual-harassment-work/