Shaping a Safer Tomorrow: Corporate Responses and Accountability in the Face of Sexual Harassment.
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a pervasive issue that demands a comprehensive and swift response from organizations. Over the past years, companies have been compelled to reevaluate their approaches, implementing changes in policies and accountability measures to address this critical concern. This article examines how corporate responses to allegations of sexual harassment have evolved, exploring the transformative impact of policy changes, heightened accountability measures, and the role of corporate culture in fostering a safer and more inclusive environment. Policy Overhaul: A Foundation for Change One of the primary mechanisms by which companies are reshaping their response to sexual harassment is through the revision and reinforcement of workplace policies. These policies serve as a critical foundation for creating a culture of respect and accountability. Recent years have witnessed an increasing trend of companies revisiting and strengthening their anti-harassment policie