Industry Series

In an era where many states and organizations are committed to eliminating workplace harassment, companies across the nation have put the focus on creating a better work environment for their employees.

Many organizations are taking measures to prevent harassment, but did you know that there are some specific challenges that are unique to the hospitality industry? It has to do with a blurring of boundaries between work and social activities that can create a situation where workplace harassment may go unchecked. Let’s look at the realities of harassment in the hospitality industry, why there is a prevalence of this kind of behavior—and the concrete steps that HR professionals like you and other business leaders can take to prevent it.

Harassment in the workplace can happen anywhere, but in the manufacturing and industrial sectors, it can pose a major risk by exacerbating an already critical issue: a shortage of talent. Let’s look at what the statistics tell us about harassment in this industry, why it’s critical to address it, now more than ever, and explore some concrete steps for making large-scale change.

At its core, organizations must ensure they have a harassment-free culture where everyone feels psychologically safe—setting a platform from which people can feel included, valued and appreciated. Let’s explore the way forward by looking at some of the most recent statistics on harassment and discrimination in the tech industry, come to grips with why harassment prevention must be at the top of the list when it comes to organizational priorities and identify concrete steps that you can take to get there.

In a post-pandemic office environment, employees are transitioning to a new way of working (remote, in-person or hybrid), and it’s creating a major shift in how they must navigate through the workplace.