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 women and 59% of men say #Time’s Up will result in progress in relations between men and women in the workplace, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The data is derived from the responses of more than 500 employees across the tech industry.
Confidence among HR reps
People who work in HR were most certain that #TimesUp will benefit workplace relations (91% say so), followed next by those in business development (83%) and design (78%).
People in legal were least optimistic (46%), followed next by those in operations (54%) and product (54%).
Minorities hopeful
Hispanic, Latino and African American workers strongly believe the #TimesUp movement will result in greater progress between men and women in the workplace. Fifty-nine percent of Caucasian workers say the same.
The rate plummets with age
Over 70% of employees in their youngest years say the movement will benefit the workplace, but the rate plummets from there, hitting a low of 40% among workers 46 to 50. (Note: The responses of workers over age 50 have been temporarily skipped due to low sample size.)
The most experienced workers don’t believe it as strongly
Fifty-seven percent of workers with more than 10 years of work experience say the #TimesUp movement will improve relations in the workplace — the lowest level when compared to workers of other experiences. Those with entry-level or 1-3 years’ experience had the highest rates (72% and 70%).
The latest reading is as of Feb. 19.
