It’s been a year since the phrase “Me Too” took on new meaning in America. It started in October 2017 when actress Alyssa Milano, in the wake of the disturbing revelations about Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein’s sexual misconduct, posted a tweet encouraging victims of sexual harassment and assault to reply #MeToo to her post. Since … Read full-story
Sexual harassment has always been a serious topic in the workplace, though recent movements such as #MeToo and #TimesUp have helped bring this important conversation more into focus. And recent statistics support the need for even more dialogue. Today, 1 in 3 women say they have been sexually harassed at work, according to the latest … Read full-story
Thirty-five percent of women say they have been sexually harassed at work, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. Minorities are more affected African Americans report the highest rates of having been sexually harassed at work (31%), followed next by Hispanic/Latino respondents (28%). The lowest rates were among Asian/Pacific Islanders (18%). … Read full-story
The recent rise of the #TimesUp and #MeToo movements have put sexual harassment squarely in the center of national conversation. Luckily, most people see it more than just talk. Sixty-five percent of women and 58% of men say they think these movements will help improve the way men and women work together, according to the latest … Read full-story
The Time’s Up movement has raised more than $21 million so far to assist sexual harassment victims with legal support. But its implications will likely go further than its financial reach: 64% of people say the movement will have a positive effect on the workplace. Women have more faith in #TimesUp than men Sixty-nine percent of … Read full-story
The #MeToo and Time’s Up movements are gaining steam, bringing fresh attention to age-old issues surrounding compensation and fair treatment in the workplace. Last week, a pair of anonymous Google docs began making the rounds, encouraging TV writers, actors and assistants to share how much money they earn on their various projects. While compensation is … Read full-story
All over the country, the Time’s Up and Me Too movements are spurring tough conversations about women’s treatment in the workplace. But will there be real progress? When asked that very question, 69% of women and 53% of men said yes, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 500 people across … Read full-story
Recent revelations about Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein’s history of sexual assault have ignited meaningful discussions about the prevalence of sexual harassment is in the workplace. All over the country, women are posting under the hashtag #MeToo, sharing personal stories about their experiences as victims of sexual mistreatment. Unfortunately, they have much to share: according to data … Read full-story
Twenty-seven percent of women employed at technology companies say they have been sexually harassed at work, according to data compiled by Comparably. The results, culled from more than 10,000 workers who responded to an ongoing query on Comparably, illustrate a problem that has bubbled over for Silicon Valley firms in recent years. The results are as … Read full-story
Twenty-seven percent of women employed at technology companies say they have been sexually harassed at work, according to data compiled by Comparably. That’s only slightly higher than at non-tech companies, where 24% of women say they have been sexually harassed. The results, culled from more than 10,000 workers who responded to an ongoing query on Comparably, … Read full-story
