“Just another day in retail”: Understanding and addressing workplace sexual harassment in the Australian retail industry

Abstract

This report found that sexual harassment in retail is common, normalised and harmful. It calls for employers and industry stakeholders to prevent and respond to the potential harms, including to employee wellbeing, career progression and earnings, team cohesion, and the success of businesses and the national economy.

This project was conducted by a team at the University of Sydney led by Professor Rae Cooper and Professor Elizabeth Hill. The project offers insights into the nature and prevalence of sexual harassment in the retail workplace, related organisational policies and training, and how employers and industry stakeholders can improve responses.