According to a report by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), only 6% to 13% of individuals who experienced workplace harassment actually filed a formal complaint in previous years. But these numbers are sure to grow in the coming years due to the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements.
Unfortunately, in the wake of these movements, some employers may start to panic or grow weary, always fearing lawsuits or workplace injustices, etc. But here are a few ways that employers can remain responsible yet positive moving forward.