Taking action to prevent and end sexual harassment in workplaces, informed by research and practice
After the wave of #MeToo stories focused attention on the prevalence and pain of sexual harassment in the workplace, the question now is, #NowWhat? What do we actually do to prevent and end sexual harassment? We know that what most organizations do now doesn’t work: ignore the problem, fire the harasser, or offer training that is largely designed to protect organizations from legal liability.
We know that ultimately, what we need to do is create civil and respectful work environments free of sexual harassment and other discriminatory, bullying, and toxic behaviors, where all workers can thrive. We need to design accountability, performance management, reporting, and response systems that protect workers, not just help organizations avoid risk.
So how do we get there?
That’s what this toolkit is designed to do. Research on effective solutions is limited, and so few people actually report sexual harassment that we have a limited understanding of the scope of the problem. While there are no one-size-fits-all solutions or quick fixes, we’ve built on our analysis of the factors that drive sexual harassment in industry sectors and have surfaced a host of promising solutions that can be adapted across all sectors.
Read more of the Better Life Lab’s #NowWhat Toolkit here