Workplace harassment is no longer just an employee relations issue – it’s a significant legal, financial and reputational risk for employers.

Recent changes to UK employment law have increased the responsibility on employers to take proactive steps to prevent harassment at work. Further developments are expected to expand employer obligations and place even greater emphasis on prevention.

Despite greater awareness and regulation, workplace harassment remains a persistent concern for employers and employees.

Recent workplace findings have highlighted that:

• Employees continue to experience sexual harassment in the workplace.
• Harassment may come from colleagues as well as managers.
• Third-party harassment can involve clients, customers or members of the public.
• Employers are increasingly expected to show that preventative action was taken before an issue arose.

With scrutiny increasing, organisations need to demonstrate that their policies, training, reporting arrangements and management practices work together to reduce risk.

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