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A new study by Zety reveals an overwhelming disconnect between employees and HR teams, especially when it comes to reporting workplace harassment. Nearly 1,000 U.S. workers were surveyed and the findings revealed that 38% of workers said they would not disclose being a victim of sexual harassment to HR. Even more staggering – 44% of women respondents said they would not report being sexually harassed to HR.
Additionally concerning were the number of employees who said they would not report the discrimination or harassment of their coworkers to HR. The study found that 42% of respondents said they would not report witnessing the sexual harassment of a colleague and 43% would not report witnessing discrimination.
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