{"id":9483,"date":"2021-05-25T10:03:40","date_gmt":"2021-05-25T10:03:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ogymogy.com\/blog\/?p=9483"},"modified":"2024-03-22T18:58:18","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T18:58:18","slug":"workplace-sexual-harassment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ogymogy.com\/blog\/workplace-sexual-harassment\/","title":{"rendered":"Workplace Sexual Harassment \u2013 Ways, Impacts, Prevention and Solution"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Workplace sexual harassment is referred to as workplace harassment because it is the most common type of harassment that occurs and is reported over the workplace, targeting women.<\/p>\n<p>The trend is finding augmentation with the increased women workforce in the businesses. The reported instances of the same incident are on the rise because the proportion of women employees is increasing, so are the cases of harassment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Most Common Ways Of Sexual Harassment&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2225px%22%7D%7D&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>Inappropriate touching<\/li>\n<li>Request for sexual favors<\/li>\n<li>Unwanted sexual advances<\/li>\n<li>Verbal conduct of a sexual nature<\/li>\n<li>Making crude or sexual remarks<\/li>\n<li>Sending pornography or inappropriate communication without consent<\/li>\n<li>Quid pro quo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Explaining The Evil Practices In Place&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2225px%22%7D%7D&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>There are many ways in which workplace harassment takes place. They include Inappropriate touching, Request for sexual favors, Unwelcome sexual advances, Verbal conduct of a sexual nature, Making crude or sexual remarks, Sending pornography or inappropriate communication without consent, and Quid pro quo. Let&#8217;s discuss all of them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Inappropriate Touching&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2221.6px%22%7D%7D&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Inappropriate touching refers to physically connecting your female co-worker out of lust or desire. It adds to the victim&#8217;s insecurity to work independently, without any fear, and perform up to one&#8217;s potential.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Request For Sexual Favors&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2221.6px%22%7D%7D&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>It is when male employees at the workplace ask their female workers for sexual relationships or favor. It widely happens at the workplace, as reported in many studies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Unwelcome Sexual Advances&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2221.6px%22%7D%7D&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>When male co-workers look to advance towards females physically, they act in a sloppy way to get physical connection with their colleagues.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Verbal Conduct Of A Sexual Nature&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2221.6px%22%7D%7D&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Several cases reported the verbal comments of the male colleagues about females of sexual nature. The comments relate to the physical appearance of the females and targeted at provoking the female to favor the colleague sexually.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Making Crude Or Sexual Remarks&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2221.6px%22%7D%7D&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Crude or sexual remarks include untidy comments and conversations with the female co-worker while talking about professional matters to identify the female&#8217;s reaction to the situation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Sending Pornography Or Inappropriate Communication Without Consent&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2221.6px%22%7D%7D&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The most common type of workplace harassment with females is the one mentioned above. It takes off by sending pornographic or vulgar content to the female co-worker to provoke the sexual desire.<\/p>\n<p>Besides this, many cases are reported that suggest inappropriate communication of the male staff with their female colleague over the communication channels. IT is happened most commonly by using social networking apps.<\/p>\n<p>The communication routes typically one-way traffic only, without any involvement and consent of the female.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Quid Pro Quo &#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2221.6px%22%7D%7D&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>This type of sexual harassment is inspired by the phrase &#8220;this for that.&#8221; It usually occurs when the females are on the verge of getting their due professional share, i.e., a lady worker expects to get a promotion or increment, and her male boss clubs the career advancement with the sexual relationship.<\/p>\n<p>The case finds its traces in the recruitment of females employees as well.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Revealing Statistics About Sexual Harassment &#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2225px%22%7D%7D&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Let&#8217;s take a look at the breaking statistics regarding workplace sexual harassment of female employees.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The victims do not report 72% of the harassment cases due to the fear of reputation or credibility loss or prolonged disciplinary action<\/li>\n<li>69% of the female employees sexually harassed in a professional fixture<\/li>\n<li>72% of the working women reported that they had faced harassment issues from their organizational higher-ups<\/li>\n<li>57% of the working women left or switched their jobs due to workplace harassment<\/li>\n<li>75% of the females who reported such cases had faced resistance or retaliation in one way or the other<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Impacts Of Harassment On The Working Women &#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2225px%22%7D%7D&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The acts of harassment create a lasting impact on the women&#8217;s mental and moral standing. It challenges mental health, compromises her performance, depletes her economic standing, and poses a leadership gap for the organizations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Challenges Women&#8217;s Mental Health, Peace, And Physical Security &#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2221.6px%22%7D%7D&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The instances of harassment significantly impact the overall balance of one&#8217;s life. It affects the mental health and stability and restricts them from working independently without any psychological and physical fear.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Compromised Performance &#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2221.6px%22%7D%7D&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>It also impacts the employee&#8217;s performance, resulting in delayed assignments because of the mental challenge faced by the victim.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Suffering For The Family In Case Of Leaving The Job &#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2221.6px%22%7D%7D&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>A large proportion of working women favor leaving jobs out of the issues of harassment. The act collectively impacts the overall family balance and economic situation and the family&#8217;s standing as a whole.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Leadership Gap Can Cause Problems For The Organization&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2221.6px%22%7D%7D&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Suppose the worker facing harassment issues belongs to senior-level management and leaves the job out of the situation. In that case, it can be chaotic for the organization as a whole. It can make a leadership gap that can be hard to handle immediately.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Ways To Prevent Workplace Sexual Harassment&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2225px%22%7D%7D&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>There should be a clear corporate code of ethics in place that should be followed regarding the prevention of harassment<\/li>\n<li>A firm HR policy should be devised to cope with the challenge and to punish the accused employees massively in monetary terms<\/li>\n<li>The policy should be symbolized to add it to the subconscious mind of male employees, i.e., and there can be posters showing up, &#8220;Sexual harassment is a crime and strictly prohibited.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Illegitimate Use Of The Harassment Allegations To Defame Others Due To Personal Differences &#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2221.6px%22%7D%7D&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>It is observed that harassment charges have something to do with ill practices. It is found that several female employees use the charge as a weapon to harass the male employees with their reputation and credibility.<\/p>\n<p>The male employees are considered as soft-target to strike by this charge to get unlawful favors and benefits. So, this aspect also needs attention and needed to be addressed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;The Solution To The Problem \u2013 Protecting Female Employees And Male Credibility Using OgyMogy &#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2225px%22%7D%7D&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Going around the discussion, the best solution to cope with workplace harassment is by use of monitoring of business devices.<\/p>\n<p>It can help a lot in catering to the issue. An acceptable monitoring solution can track and monitor everything performing on and around the business device, be it a computer or a mobile phone.<\/p>\n<p>We have conducted an extensive review and found OgyMogy as the best <a href=\"https:\/\/ogymogy.com\/employee-monitoring\">employee monitoring software<\/a> currently. It can spy on Mac, Windows, and Android operating systems efficiently.<\/p>\n<p>Many features of spying OgyMogy solution add to the security of the females at the workplace alongside protecting the interests and credibility of males from false charges of harassment.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s discuss the most striking feature in the discussed aspect.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Surround Recording Feature Of The Computer Or Mobile App&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2221.6px%22%7D%7D&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The spy app OgyMogy, after installation on the target device, allows the employer to monitor all the employees in real-time actively.<\/p>\n<p>It protects the females all the way, as it allows the employer to bug the mic or front or back camera of the phone or computer to know about the real-time insights of the surroundings of an employee.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Mic bug in real-time or in past<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Bugging front or back camera in real-time or in past<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Suppose a female co-worker accuses a male colleague of harassment. In that case, the employer can trace the specific time frame for the surrounding activities using the monitoring software, thus getting a clear view of the situation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Social Media Apps Monitoring And Internal Storage Tracking &#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2221.6px%22%7D%7D&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The monitoring software allows to extensively tracking all the communication performed using social media apps.<\/p>\n<p>As reported in many cases, many female employees accused male co-workers of sending intimidating and provoking sexual comments and messages over social networking platforms and in SMS.<\/p>\n<p>So, monitoring social networking apps and internal storage of the business devices of employees will earn the employer a fair hand at identifying any such activity and taking necessary action in return.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Conclusion&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2225px%22%7D%7D&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The ways, impacts, prevention, and solution of coping with workplace sexual harassment is discussed. The best solution to address the issue is by using a business device monitoring software, which earns an honest insight to the employer about all the activities of the employees.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Workplace sexual harassment is referred to as workplace harassment because it is the most common type of harassment that occurs and is reported over the workplace, targeting women. The trend is finding augmentation with the increased women workforce in the businesses. 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