Study shows 1 in 2 employees have experienced sexual harassment in workplace

Over half the participants in a study conducted by the Social Action and Innovation Centre (KMOP) in Greece reported having experienced sexual harassment in their professional lives.

The study is part of a wider European initiative, "Teamwork," that seeks to combat sexual harassment in the workplace.

KMOP's survey revealed that a majority of its participants (52.38%) had experienced sexual harassment during their professional life. Additionally, 42.86% of respondents stated that they had witnessed sexual harassment of colleagues in their workplace.

The vast majority of the sample group (91.27%) also believed that women are for more exposed to workplace sexual harassment than men.

The study also examined the existing framework in place to combat sexual harassment. A significant number (39.68%) of employee responders were not aware of their respective...