SPOTLIGHT: Evaluating the Impact of the #MeToo Movement With Sylvia Ann Hewlett

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*This excerpt was taken from our 2020 interview. The #MeToo movement has called attention to the prevalence of workplace misconduct. In response, organizations across industries and sectors have had to confront the many risks—legal, reputational, and financial—misconduct and harassment pose to their bottom line. In her book #MeToo in the Corporate World: Power, Privilege, and the Path Forward, labor economist and award-winning author Sylvia Ann Hewlett urges companies to recognize the adverse consequences of toxic workplace cultures. She provides HR leaders and professionals with tools and strategies to create more equitable and safe workplace environments, especially for marginalized groups.