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ARTICLE · 06 APRIL 2018

Reporting Sexual Harassment In The Digital Age

In the wake of #TimesUp and #MeToo, the business world continues to reel over the seemingly shocking realization that sexual harassment is even more pervasive than most had imagined.

United StatesEmployment and HR

In the wake of #TimesUp and #MeToo, the business world continues to reel over the seemingly shocking realization that sexual harassment is even more pervasive than most had imagined. This movement has forced employers across all industries to grapple with the real worry that sexual harassment may be problematic in their own workplaces. Victimized employees, too, are coming to realize that they are not alone. Those who have been harmed are building camaraderie with kindred spirits and may now have the courage to report harassment in light of so many others who are doing the same.

Yet the perceived pitfalls that prevent employees from reporting sexual harassment have not magically disappeared. Many employees still fear retaliation, being ostracized, and the general discomfort that may result from a complaint and investigation. Fear of reprisal, reputation loss, and general fallout often keep employees from enthusiastically claiming, "me, too!" But there may be a 21st-

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