20% of Germans Experience or Witness Sexual Abuse at Work: Poll

In Germany, each and every fifth employee has experienced cases of sexual harassment directly themselves or in the working environment. This is shown by a new study. Thus, significantly more women than men are affected.

Exciting glances, outspoken words, undesired closeness – according to one study, 20 percent of employees have experienced this already in everyday work.The consequences of sexual harassment are serious, not only for those affected.

20% of Germans experience or witness sexual abuse at work: Poll

Some 20% of employees in Germany have experienced or witnessed sexual harassment in the work place, according to a new survey released on Tuesday, reported dpa. The study published by the Nuremberg-based Institute for Employment Research found that 24% of female workers are affected, significantly higher than the proportion of men, at 15%. For the survey, researchers questioned both workers as well as businesses with at last 50 employees. Incide…

Nuremberg – According to a survey, 20 percent of employees have experienced sexual harassment themselves or in their work environment. This is the result of a recently published analysis by the Nuremberg Institute for Employment Research (IAB). The proportion of women affected, at 24 percent, was significantly higher than that of men...

Businesses also report incidents. There are differences between the sexes and the industries.

One in five workers has ever been a victim of sexual harassment in the workplace. Many do not believe that a complaint would change anything.