Though the #MeToo movement has highlighted widespread sexual abuse and harassment in the workplace, few employers have taken new steps to prevent harassment since the movement began in the fall of 2017, according to a survey from the American Psychological Association.
The online poll of 1,512 people was conducted between Feb. 15 and March 1 as part of the APA's 2018 Work and Well-Being Survey.
Nearly one-third (32 percent) of respondents said their employers had taken new steps to address workplace harassment, and 10 percent said their employers had added training and other resources.
The survey found that organizations with women in leadership were more likely to have employees who reported sexual harassment (56 percent) than those who did not have women in senior leadership (39 percent).
"The #MeToo movement has given business leaders an opportunity to finally take real action addressing a complex problem that has been pervasive for generations," said David Ballard, PsyD, director of the APA's Center for Organizational Excellence. "Our survey—as well as anecdotal reports—shows that too few employers are making comprehensive efforts that can have significant impact."