What Is Sexual Harassment?
Several allegations against high-profile individuals in both public and private-sector organizations recently highlighted how prevalent sexual harassment is. The #MeToo movement took many by surprise because sexual harassment is an issue that’s more pervasive than many thought.52 Now, leaders in many organizations are reviewing their strategies for preventing and addressing sexual harassment.
Despite the apparent frequency of sexual harassment, only between 6,500 and 8,000 complaints are filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) each year,53 with more than 16 percent of those filed by males.54 Settlements in some of these cases incurred a substantial cost ...
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