Effects of sexual harassment at the workplace
Sexual harassment can affect the employees negatively and thus creates an environment conducive to failure on the professional as well as personal front. The possible effects of sexual harassment in the workplace include: Physical and Emotional stress The victims of sexual harassment often suffer from emotional and psychological stress including depression, anxiety, lack of confidence and self-esteem. Physical health problems include loss of appetite and sleep, weight-loss or excess weight due to binge eating, nausea or headache. Professional Problems Sexual harassment inthe workplace can create havoc on the victimu2019s job performance and career growth. Fear and lack of self-esteem can cause employees to withdraw from the workplace and colleagues. They seem to be isolated, dejected and distracted from their responsibilities. They may fear in the event of reporting the incidence, they may face setbacks in the professional front, excluded from the key meetings or passed over for promotions in the organization. Monetary issues like lost wages and unpaid leaves are additionally possible. The decrease in the productivity rate Sexual harassment damages the overall productivity rate of an organization. When a workplace is consumed with discrimination and harassment, the overall efficiency of an organization goes spirally down the ladder and each of the employees suffers eventually. The hostility created due to harassment may result in absenteeism, animosity,stress, shrewdness among the staff which isnu2019t favorable for the growth of the company. Victims of sexual harassment may leave the organization, thus resulting in high-turnover and eventually increase in the costs of hiring and training. A toxic and hostile environment makes recruiting of top-talent even more difficult as potential employees may refrain from joining the organization. The reputation of the organization is at stake Sexual harassment cases if reported can severely impact the reputation of an organization resulting in loss of business. The organization may also have to pay the compensation charges to the employee if the need be. Gain the expertise of sexual harassment attorneys at Marshall and Forman LLC, with 33 years of experience in litigation to provide zealous representation and willful advice.
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