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    Understanding Personal & Institutional Responsibility In The NAR Sexual Harassment Cases

    enSeptember 06, 2023

    About this Episode

    Are you familiar with the recent stories of sexual harassment at NAR in The New York Times? On this episode of Industry Relations, Rob and Greg discuss how personal and institutional responsibility plays a role in these situations. Tune in to hear how they break down the differences between personal accountability and what role the institution plays in these matters.

     

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