Individual impacts

Harassment affects emotional and physical well-being, leading to stress, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and health problems. It can erode self-esteem and motivation, reducing engagement and performance.

Team and organizational impacts

At the team level, harassment lowers morale, harms trust, and disrupts collaboration. It can drive turnover and create a climate of fear that stifles innovation and open dialogue.

For the organization, consequences include reputational risk, decreased productivity, and higher costs related to investigations and remediation. Addressing harassment promptly supports well-being and performance.