Source: Leger Marketing online panel of 1,501 Canadians surveyed April 21 to 25, 2014. Survey was commissioned by Queen’s School of Business

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Who are targets of harassment?

Society has made great strides in virtually eliminating many traditional job-related risks and now we must apply the same commitment to eradicating workplace harassment, which is often less obvious.

Jana RaverAssociate professor, Queen’s School of Business

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By Gender

Who is responsible for harassment?

22%

31%

By Region

WORKPLACE HARASSMENT IN CANADAWorkplace harassment involves upsetting comments or conduct against a worker in a workplace that is known or ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcome; it may include bullying, intimidating, or offensive communications, isolation, hostile non-verbal displays, or sharing offensive pictures or materials.

By Occupation

42%

Male

23%

Female

35%

Both Male & Female

Manitoba-Sask.

27%B.C.

35%Alberta

31%Ontario

25%Quebec

22%Atlantic Canada

19%40%Manual Worker

31%Professional

29%Service Provider

28%Office Worker

25%Science-Tech Worker

19%Salesperson

23%Manager-Owner

By Income

< $40,000

$40,000 - $59,000

$60,000 - $79,000

$80,000 - $90,000

> $100,000

33%

27%

25%

23%

21%