Survey reveals thoughts of business leaders
Canada’s top business leaders do not believe there is a widespread problem with sexual harassment in the workplace.
The issue has become one of the hottest topics in workplaces following high-profile cases involving entertainment and media personalities; and the costs of ignoring it can hit businesses hard.
An annual survey conducted earlier this month reveals that while 31% of Canadian execs were aware of specific incidents in their company, most said that they had not witnessed or been made aware of issues.
Not that they think it doesn’t happen, just that it may not always be reported with just 25% believing cases are always reported in their own companies.
The survey of 153 C-suite executives from ROB1000 companies was conducted by the Gandalf Group on behalf of KPMG.
Most executives think that their companies have appropriate procedures to respond to sexual harassment and that policies are well communicated.
C-Suite views on Canada’s retail sector
The Gandalf Group survey also asked C-Suite execs for their views on the future of Canadian retail.
Most (86%) said that digital disruption is a serious threat to the sector and almost half are concerned about the impact on their own business.
Three quarters of respondents said that Canadian retailers are not adopting digital technologies fast enough but 96% say that they can thrive if they make effective use of digital technology and strategies.
Asked about the demise of Sears Canada, most said it was the result of unique challenges facing that company rather than a wider malaise.
The issue has become one of the hottest topics in workplaces following high-profile cases involving entertainment and media personalities; and the costs of ignoring it can hit businesses hard.
An annual survey conducted earlier this month reveals that while 31% of Canadian execs were aware of specific incidents in their company, most said that they had not witnessed or been made aware of issues.
Not that they think it doesn’t happen, just that it may not always be reported with just 25% believing cases are always reported in their own companies.
The survey of 153 C-suite executives from ROB1000 companies was conducted by the Gandalf Group on behalf of KPMG.
Most executives think that their companies have appropriate procedures to respond to sexual harassment and that policies are well communicated.
C-Suite views on Canada’s retail sector
The Gandalf Group survey also asked C-Suite execs for their views on the future of Canadian retail.
Most (86%) said that digital disruption is a serious threat to the sector and almost half are concerned about the impact on their own business.
Three quarters of respondents said that Canadian retailers are not adopting digital technologies fast enough but 96% say that they can thrive if they make effective use of digital technology and strategies.
Asked about the demise of Sears Canada, most said it was the result of unique challenges facing that company rather than a wider malaise.
