Nearly 44% of workplace sexual harassment cases occur outside office premises: Report

In India, more than 40 percent of sexual harassment incidents occur outside typical workspaces, according to research. Alarmingly, many employees lack knowledge of their company's Prevention of Sexual Harassment policies. Complaints point to a pervasive hostile work environment, fueled by multiple harassment forms. Additionally, there's growing anxiety about confidentiality in addressing these issues, underlining the persistent challenges in ensuring a safe workplace against harassment.