More than a few employers expect sexual harassment claims to increase as the floodgates of reporting have opened up, prompting many to revisit their workplace policies and training, according to the i4cp report, “HR & the Weinstein Effect.”
“It’s obvious we’ve entered a new era of zero tolerance on sexual harassment and assault,” says Kevin Oakes, i4cp’s CEO. “What’s not obvious to companies is how to deal with it. Clearly no organization wants to be slow in addressing issues, and the speed at which claims are being handled now is unprecedented.
“However, there is still a lot of discussion in organizations about what to change going forward from previous policies,” Oakes continues. “And in my discussions with chief human resources officers over the last few weeks, it’s clear they are still trying to figure out exactly what – if any – changes to make.”
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Katie Kuehner-Hebert
Katie Kuehner-Hebert is a freelance writer based in Running Springs, Calif. She has more than three decades of journalism experience, with particular expertise in employee benefits and other human resource topics.
