However, it also found that anonymous reporting (40%) and online reporting forms are considered comfortable means for reporting.
“Better awareness and more varied reporting channels enable employees to know exactly where to report harassment and what to expect if they do so,” the report read.
Providing workplace harassment training and policies that can educate employees and managers on recognising, addressing, and preventing harassment can also improve confidence in the organisation, according to the report.
“Practical training can significantly influence an organisation’s culture by equipping employees with the skills to recognise and respond to harassment, fostering a supportive and respectful environment,” the report read.
But it warned against a one-size-fits-all training approach, noting that this kind of training “fails to resonate equally across all roles.”