Benefits January 16, 2008
Sexual Harassment Significant Occurrence in Swiss Workplaces
January 16, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A study
conducted by Switzerland's Federal Gender Equality Office and
the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs found that 51.3%
of workers in Switzerland encounter some type of sexual
harassment while on the job.
Reported by Rebecca Moore
Business Insurance reports the most common type of harassing sexual behavior against both men and women involves inappropriate jokes and comments, according to the study. Males in the study suffer more offensive telephone calls, emails, and other correspondence, while females are often victims of inappropriate physical contact and ogling.
The government offices accompanied their study with a campaign that provides brochures and Internet-based resources to educate employees and employers on the problem of sexual harassment.
The report is available (in German) at www.ebg.admin.ch .