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Global trends CEOs can’t ignore: the new era of harassment prevention
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Seyfarth Shaw
Contributing to this article from Seyfarth Shaw are Matthew Banham, Georgina Hatch, and Georgia Hill Smith.

Workplace sexual harassment prevention is undergoing a seismic transformation worldwide. Catalysed by movements like #MeToo and increased willingness of affected employees to present claims, legislators are shifting from reactive to proactive approaches. 

Companies now face new legal obligations to prevent harassment before it occurs. As more jurisdictions adopt these preventive duties and ESG considerations gain prominence, stakeholders are demanding enhanced transparency and cultural changes.