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Sexual harassment at work: Targets' perspectives on prevention and response
Christianne Corbett1, Meghan O Warner2, Sarah J Harsey3
1Department of Sociology and Criminology, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States of America.
Plos One
|July 10, 2026
Summary
Workplace sexual harassment harms well-being and equity. Organizations can prevent and respond effectively by setting clear expectations and establishing independent reporting systems with victim support.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Organizational Behavior
- Workplace Studies
Background:
- Workplace harassment, particularly sexual harassment, significantly impacts employee well-being and perpetuates social inequalities.
- Organizations are critical in either fostering or preventing harassment within the work environment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To understand how workers experience workplace sexual harassment.
- To identify organizational practices perceived by workers as effective in preventing and responding to sexual harassment.
Main Methods:
- Grounded theory approach.
- Semi-structured interviews with thirty U.S. workers, primarily from the service industry in the San Francisco Bay Area, who have experienced workplace sexual harassment.
Main Results:
- Workers identified clear communication of zero-tolerance policies as crucial for prevention.
- Effective response strategies include establishing an independent reporting entity, providing verbal support to victims, and implementing protective actions.
Conclusions:
- Organizations must proactively set expectations that harassment is unacceptable.
- Implementing a responsive and supportive system, including an independent reporting mechanism, is vital for protecting workers and mitigating harassment.
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