What works? Preventing & responding to sexual harassment in the workplace : a rapid review of evidence

Abstract

"Sexual harassment adversely impacts people and business, it results in significant physical and mental health consequences, costs to business operations, and can affect all employees in the workplace. This rapid review seeks to gain and share insight on promising global approaches to addressing harassment in the workplace. It is hoped that robust evidence of what works to address this sensitive and pervasive issue will guide the practice, and accountability of employers to workplace health and safety.<br/ ><br/ >The evidence shows significant convergence around several themes, including:<br/ >* The importance of sustained leadership engagement and commitment;<br/ >* Broader efforts to prevent sexual harassment by shifting social norms;<br/ >* 'Whole of organisation' approaches that include formalised governance approaches and policies, effective complaints mechanisms and ongoing staff training; and<br/ >* Embedding organisational approaches in a broader commitment to gender equality."