Over half of female PR professionals have been subject to harassment in their careers, according to global study

Today on the PRmoment podcast we’re discussing the results of Global Women in PR’s Annual Index with Zeno UK MD Jo Patterson and Charlotte West Lenovo, vice president global corporate communications and board director of the Lenovo Foundation.976 Female PR professionals around the world took part in the survey.Before we start don’t miss our next PR Masterclass: The Intersection of Data, Planning and Measurement. Attend this PR Masterclass to hear from experts on the latest techniques, tools and case studies about the use of data in modern communications.Also, thanks so much to the PRmoment Podcast sponsors the PRCA.Here’s a summary of what Jo, Charlotte and Ben Smith discussed:3 mins Jo talks us through the top line findings from this research.“Things are getting worse, not better for women in the workplace.”“The sentiment for flexible working amongst employers is in decline.”“51% of women working in PR globally have experienced harassment.”5 mins Jo talks about the different forms of harassment of women at work.“Seniority is no guarantee of protection (from harassment.)“The most common source (of harassment) is people’s immediate bosses.”“56% of the women who experienced harassment didn't report it.”12 mins Charlotte talks about the steps she takes to ensure harassment doesn't take place in her teams.13 mins Lots of very high profile, very successful, almost always white men are behaving badly currently. Is this increase in the number and profile of poor male role models impacting the level of harassment of women?19 mins Jo and Charlotte talk about global flexible working trends in PR, from an employee perspective.Support the show