CONCERNS remain about sexual harassment in the workplace.

A survey has shown lingering concerns about sexual harassment in the workplace, one year after the Worker Protection Act came into force in October 2024.

The YouGov survey, commissioned by Ilkey-based firm High Speed Training, found that one in five adults in Yorkshire remain worried about sexual harassment at work.

Dr Richard Anderson, head of learning and development at High Speed Training, said: “Anybody who experiences unwanted sexual behaviour, whether this be verbal, physical or digital, is a victim of sexual harassment.”

The Worker Protection Act places a legal duty on employers to take “reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment.

Despite this, only 56 per cent of surveyed workers in Yorkshire feel confident that their employer has met these requirements.

Seven per cent reported witnessing workplace behaviour they would consider sexual harassment.

The research also highlights generational differences, with workers aged 18 to 24 nationwide more than three times as likely to have witnessed such behaviour compared to those aged 45 and over.

Since the Act came into effect, High Speed Training has reported a surge in demand for its sexual harassment training courses, with a more than 1,500 per cent increase for employee training and a 2,234 per cent rise for manager training.Business