The Costs of Sexual Harassment
Loss of Time and Productivity
The typical Fortune 500 company loses millions annually to sexual harassment in the form of absenteeism, increased staff turnover and reduced productivity, as quoted in a WORKING WOMAN magazine survey. Morale declines and divisiveness increases among co-workers. Worker's compensation and unemployment claims increase, along with increased potential litigation.
On top of these costs are the huge, intangible costs of damaged individual or corporate reputations and credibility.