The #metoo phenomenon is a cultural tidal wave and it’s only a matter of time before the ripple effects are felt in the everyday workplace outside of Hollywood and Capitol Hill. Employers that don’t want to become the next headline should take immediate action to conduct an audit of their culture, polices and compliance levels surrounding sexual harassment. Are you cultivating a culture of compliance or are you on the brink of a PR and legal disaster?
Cultivating a culture of compliance begins at the top. Even high quality training conducted in a workplace that turns a blind eye to misbehavior is essentially useless. Employers must couple effective, ongoing training with strong leadership and accountability to create an environment where all employees feel safe and respected.
