City Hive reveals findings of first Harassment in the City survey

Focus on 'acceptable' workplace behaviour

Laura Dew
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Over a third of people working in fund and wealth management say they have been subject to unwanted physical contact at work, according to research carried out by City Hive.

The Harassment in the City survey, carried out towards the end of last year, questioned 116 people, 70% of whom worked in fund and wealth management and 100 of whom were female. Although 83% said an anti-harassment environment promoted improved productivity, it found 40% of people had received unwanted physical contact in the work environment and 30% said they had been subject to rumours in the office. A quarter of respondents said they had been followed or badgered to 'go out with' individuals after work, while 44% indicated they had been "rated" based on looks or sexuality in their ...

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