Workplace sexual harassment linked to depression
A Danish study has been published, finding that sexual harassment in the workplace can lead to depression as well as absence from work. The study surveyed 7,603 employees from 1,041 Danish organisations. The survey asked about symptoms of depression, as well as whether they had been subjected to sexual harassment from colleagues or clients in […]
Sexual Harassment in Silicon Valley
Several more high profile companies have found themselves under the media spotlight recently, following allegations of sexual harassment against senior management. Uber Faces Sexual Harassment Claims Over the past few years, technology company Uber has achieved great business success with its ridesharing app, but has recently found itself in murkier waters after one of its […]
Female Councillors Subjected to Sexist Behaviour at Work
An alarming number of female councillors have experienced sexism and sexual harassment while working in local government, according to a recent report from the Fawcett Society. Sexism and Sexual Harassment The study questioned over 2,300 councillors and found that almost 40% of women had experienced sexist comments from within their own party, around 33% have […]