Sexual harassment in the professional workplace

Sexual harassment in the professional workplace: Behind the research

By Chelsea Emery, Bonnie McGeer and Dana Jackson

Published March 12, 2018 9:14 PM EDT Updated June 1, 2021 1:59 PM EDT 4 Min Read

Inappropriate personal questions, jokes, or innuendo
Unwanted touching
Persistent unwelcome requests
Sexual pictures, posters, etc.
Suggestive text messages or emails
Threats of retaliation for not complying with sexual requests

Chelsea Emery

Senior Editor at Deke Digital

Chelsea Emery is Senior Editor at Deke Digital.

Bonnie McGeer

Bonnie McGeer is the former executive editor of American Banker. She oversaw its monthly magazine, along with annual projects such as the Survey of Bank Reputations, Best Banks to Work For and Big … Read full bio

Dana Jackson

Vice President, Research

Dana Jackson is Vice President, Research at SourceMedia. She brings 20 years of experience conducting primary research and providing data-driven insights for business and consumer studies.

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