With workplace sexual harassment continuing to be a high-profile, hotly debated issue, the results of a new survey by the American Psychological Association (APA) will come as a surprise to many people. The national conversation about what is appropriate workplace behavior has apparently not resulted in new policy changes at many companies.
The APA poll found that only 32 percent of working Americans said that their employer has taken new steps to prevent and address sexual harassment in the workplace. Some 18 percent said the most common action taken was simply reminding employees of existing sexual harassment training or resources.