Published December 7, 2017

Knowledge@Wharton – What Can Firms Do to Prevent Sexual Harassment?

With all of these sexual harassment allegations coming out lately, it has people wondering, how can we change the respect people have for one another. With the me too campaign, many people are coming out and sharing their life altering experience, but one has to wonder, will it do anything to change society in the long term? To really oust this problem, companies need to change the attitudes surrounding sexual harassment. It needs to be made clear that sexual harassment in the workplace will not be tolerated, and there will be harsh consequences, such as losing your job, if you do it.

Key Takeaways:

  • Recent high profile harassment cases have brought the issue to the fore of everyone’s attention.
  • Despite the fresh focus on harassment, some organizations are still traditionally orchestrated; their leaders often resist changes.
  • Companies, especially small companies, should focus on ensuring employees feel free to report harassment if it occurs.

“The study points to the fact that power is often at the root of sexually harassing behavior.”

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