Workers have 4 reasons not to report misconduct at the company

A European study, in partnership with Católica, shows that awareness of misconduct in the workplace has increased.

The awareness of misconduct in the workplace increased in Europe. But there is an important “but” in this analysis.

“Ethics at Work 2024” is from the Institute of Business Ethics and was also carried out in Portugal in partnership with Católica Porto Business School.

Analyzed the response of around 12,000 people, coming from 16 countries of Europe, all relating to the last year. are analyzed three major areas: ethical culture; identification of ethical risks; and supporting ethics in the workplace.

25% of workers have notion of behaviors that violate the law or the ethical standards of the companies where they are located. In 2021 it was just 18%.

One in three respondents (35%) is aware of abuse of authoritywhile 32% reported being aware of cases of bullying e harassment.

20% of employees acknowledged having knowledge of sexual harassment, continues the statement sent to ZAP.

They don’t count

Regarding the “but” mentioned at the beginning of the article, a third of employees who learned of misconduct chose not to report it.

There is reasons main points for this silence: fear of harming their careers (34%) and concern that the company would not take adequate measures (also 34%).

This is because almost half (46%) of who spoke passed by disadvantages personal or in retaliation for having spoken openly; 28% stayed dissatisfied with the consequences.

61% of employees say that their companies offer confidential means of complaint.