GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ)- A recent survey looking at harassment in the workplace, shed some light on people’s perspective.
The survey, conducted by H.S Group, was sent out to nearly 500 employees and employeers. Denise Knutson, trainer for H.S Group said it is a concern in Northeast Wisconsin.
“We decided to look at Northeast Wisconsin to see if this is something that happens just in big companies, or is prevalent in Northeast Wisconsin.”
Knutson said they found out that working in a hostile work environment came up as a concern, as 40 percent aid that was one of the top form of harassment.
“Cute little nicknames like honey or sweetie pie. some people are okay with that, others find if offensive.”
19 precent of those surveyed said unwanted sexual behavior is the top concern.
Age was also addressed.
“The thirty and under group were more likely to think sexual harassment is a serious problem.”
Knutson said that survey results showed that recent national cases that have received a lot of attention, are having an effect on Northeast Wisconsin.
“People are speaking up and saying that is okay for my small company in Green Bay to say yeah, I don’t need to be treated like this.”
Complete survey result can be found here
