Survey: Nearly half of TU Delft staff report harassment, unsafe work culture

Social insecurity: Manipulation, culture of fear and ignoring rules. The transgressive behavior experienced by employees of TU Delft…

Survey: Nearly half of TU Delft staff report harassment, unsafe work culture

Social safety at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) remains a significant issue, according to a recent survey conducted by Dutch trade unions. Nearly half (43 percent) of the more than 500 university staff who responded to the survey reported experiencing inappropriate behavior in the past year. The incidents included bullying, (sexual) harassment, and discrimination. The survey was conducted by FNV, CNV, and AOb trade unions.

According to a survey by the unions, social safety at TU Delft is still not at all in order. Of the more than five hundred university employees who completed the questionnaire, almost half (43 percent) say they have experienced transgressive behavior in the past year. This ranges from bullying to (sexual) intimidation and discrimination, report FNV, CNV and AOb. More than one in three respondents are considering leaving the university due to the…