![]() Recent events at Nike illustrate both the problem and the promise uncovered in the study. To turn #MeToo from a moment into a movement, this needs to change and change quickly.” “However, without action or support from corporate America, #MeToo has had little impact on actual behavior in the workplace. “It’s clear, #MeToo is generally supported and has created positive momentum in victim’s willingness to speak up,” said Gregory, in a news release. The researchers say that in the absence of these organizational actions, the impact of #MeToo is mixed. Organizations need to make changes that increase confidence in how sexual harassment and misconduct is handled.Organizations need to provide training that goes beyond traditional harassment courses.Through a step-wise multiple regression of these factors, the overwhelming finding is that improvements in behavior (less harassment and more addressing of harassment) depend on organizations taking formal action. ![]() Hearing people speak their truth regarding sexual harassment inspires them to speak up if they witness or experience similar concerns. The third factor was: Inspiration/motivation to speak up The three factors that have the greatest impact on whether people are more likely to speak up and address sexual harassment or misconduct also include confidence in the system and additional workplace training. Having an idea of what to do if they see or experience sexual harassment. (20 percent agree) A plan or precedent for speaking up Learning skills for how to speak up about past or current abuses in the workplace (beyond traditional sexual harassment training). (22 percent agree) Additional workplace training Witnessing tangible changes at work that increase confidence the system will respond appropriately when people speak up about harassment. Surprised by the lack of behavior change resulting from #MeToo-despite the clear prevalence of harassment in the workplace-the research team, composed of Emily Gregory, VP of Product Development at VitalSmarts, and Candace Bertotti, MPA and Senior Master Trainer at VitalSmarts, along with their colleagues David Maxfield and Joseph Grenny, bestselling authors and founders of VitalSmarts, took a deeper look at what influences workplace behavior-both actual conduct and people’s willingness to speak up.Īccording to the study, the three factors that have the greatest impact on conduct-whether people are more careful to avoid behaviors that could be seen as sexual harassment or misconduct-include: Confidence in the system And yet, since #MeToo began, only 9 percent of men have actually spoken up and admitted to some kind of sexual misconduct. Specifically, 48 percent say they’ve done something in the past that might be labeled as sexual harassment or misconduct today and 18 percent wish they could apologize for past behavior. The men in the study report behavior that confirms the prevalence of harassment. ![]() However, half of the women in the study (48 percent) have an incident of harassment they still haven’t shared. They attribute their silence to a few factors: it happened too long ago or at a different employer, or bringing it up would be painful and take too much time and effort. Specifically, since #MeToo began, 28 percent have shared a personal experience of harassment or assault. It found some positive change and momentum to build on, as well as some unnerving lack of action at the organizational level.Īccording to the study, women believe sexual harassment and misconduct is prevalent and as a result, some are speaking out. The online survey also looked at the differences #MeToo has had on men and women The study of more than 1,100 people found that while nearly 3 out of 4 say the movement has inspired them to speak up in the future if they witness or experience harassment, when it comes to actually blowing a whistle, only 34 percent are willing to address unwanted behavior when they experience it or see it.Īnd when it comes to conduct, only 31 percent have observed anything more than small changes to avoid gestures that could be seen as harassment or misconduct-leaving the large majority to operate business as usual. Attitudes are changing-but are behaviors following suit? ![]() ![]() While #MeToo continues to promote a wave of social media activity and much-needed awareness of sexual harassment and misconduct, a new study by researchers at business and leadership consultancy VitalSmarts shows little significant change-and some unintended consequences. ![]()
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