Prevention of Workplace Sexual Harassment

Workplace sexual harassment questionnaire

In the contemporary workplace environment, it is essential to ensure a safe and respectful atmosphere for all employees. Sexual harassment, in its various forms such as harassment and other forms of aggression, constitutes a persistent problem that severely affects the mental health, professional development, and overall workplace environment for victims. Despite the serious implications of this issue, sexual harassment often goes unreported, as many victims fear retaliation or disbelief.
Statistics from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) show that thousands of people report sexual harassment to their employers each year, although the actual number of unreported incidents is much higher. This silence is often due to fear of negative consequences or skepticism about the effectiveness of corrective measures.

As an initial step to confront this problem, we have integrated the HOSEL questionnaire into our strategies to diagnose the presence of sexual harassment within organizations. This questionnaire, which is administered online, anonymously, and confidentially, provides a safe medium for employees to express their experiences without fear of being identified or facing retaliation. By applying the HOSEL questionnaire, we can uncover the hidden dynamics of sexual harassment in the workplace and provide companies with the necessary information to implement data-driven actions.

With the responses obtained on sexual harassment through the HOSEL questionnaire, organizational leaders can carry out specific interventions to combat and prevent sexual harassment. This may include creating more robust policies, renewing training programs, and implementing clearer and more effective reporting and resolution systems. Additionally, questionnaire results can reveal patterns of behavior or specific areas where harassment is more common, allowing targeted action to modify these environments.

Implementing the HOSEL workplace sexual harassment questionnaire not only identifies and addresses sexual harassment but also communicates to employees that their well-being is a priority for the organization. This initiative reflects a commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement, essential pillars for fostering a workplace environment based on trust and respect. These actions are crucial for enhancing employee engagement, productivity, and retention.

Effectively addressing workplace sexual harassment has a positive impact on organizational outcomes. Harassment-free work environments record higher levels of job satisfaction, reduced absenteeism, and lower turnover rates. Furthermore, protecting corporate reputation from sexual harassment scandals is invaluable. At a time when corporate social responsibility is highly valued, taking a strong stance against sexual harassment can strengthen the company's image and competitive position in the market.

The challenge of eradicating sexual harassment in the workplace is significant but not insurmountable. Implementing the HOSEL questionnaire represents a fundamental step in understanding the magnitude of the problem within your company. By offering a safe and confidential channel for employees to share their experiences, it is possible to gather the necessary insights to create a more inclusive and secure work environment for all.

This is the moment for your company to take a clear stance against sexual harassment. By initiating the application of the HOSEL questionnaire, you commit to a process of continuous improvement and respect for all members of the organization. This leadership not only meets legal expectations but also sets a standard for corporate responsibility and ethical behavior in the modern workplace.

The HOSEL sexual harassment questionnaire, designed to be completed online in 10 to 15 minutes, is recommended for application to all employees. It includes open-ended questions to collect complaints or identify areas of risk, processed through artificial intelligence to provide automatic and timely reports, thus facilitating informed decision-making to ensure a safer and more inclusive workplace for all.

Item Details
Name Sexual Harassment Questionnaire - HOSEL
Author María de L. Preciado S. and Sergio Franco Ch.
Objective Allows early identification of sexual harassment levels, the consequences of sexual harassment in the workplace, and preventive procedures that the organization can implement.
What it measures Measures the perception of the presence of sexual harassment in the workplace, differentiating verbal, emotional, and environmental aspects. It also investigates personal, social, and work-related consequences and the existence of preventive processes in the organization.
Factors 3 Factors
Aimed at: Any public or private company interested in eradicating all forms of sexual harassment in the workplace.
Uses Diagnosis applied to all types of public or private companies.
Validity • Sexual Harassment in Surveillance Workers of an Electronic Company
• Evidence of internal structure of the sexual harassment questionnaire (HOSEL)
• Prevalence of sexual harassment towards nurses in the HUAC
Reliability 0.8
Examples of questions Has anyone at your workplace made unwanted sexual advances towards you?
Do you fear the sexual demands of anyone at your workplace?
Have you been asked to perform unwanted sexual acts in exchange for any work-related benefit?
Do you avoid communicating with anyone at your workplace to escape sexual requests?
Number of questions 44 questions (40 closed and 4 open).
Time 10 to 15 minutes.
Application Online anonymously. It is suggested to apply comprehensively (to all workers).
Artificial Intelligence Used to process qualitative responses.
Presence of Sexual Harassment - Verbal Identifies expressions of sexual content generated in the workplace.
Presence of Sexual Harassment - Emotional Identifies the feelings generated in the harassed person.
Presence of Sexual Harassment - Environmental Identifies elements in the intralaboral environment that predispose the workplace to sexual harassment.
Consequences - Personal Level Measures the consequences affecting individual self-concept.
Consequences - Work Level Evaluates consequences reflected in performance, performance, and productivity.
Consequences - Social Level Measures the consequences affecting interpersonal relationships in the workplace.
Existence of Preventive Processes Existence of organization procedures for preventing sexual harassment in the workplace.