The Consequences of #MeToo: Intended and Not. What Employers Should Do

Abstract

The #MeToo movement has raised awareness of workplace sexual harassment, and by doing so, moved employers to revisit and improve their efforts to prevent its occurrence and lawmakers to better address the problem. Still, the movement has had unintended managerial consequences including evidence of a sceptic minority view toward harassment victims and a fear based managerial backlash that threatens employers’ mentorship of women. These unintended consequences must be addressed with leadership and proactive employer measures to prevent sexual harassment and preserve progress toward gender equality in the workplace