There is growing concern to prevent and combat sexual harassment at the workplace and many countries have developed specific legislation on the problem. Enterprises are increasingly aware of their responsibility and their interest in preventing sexual harassment. A growing number are also introducing strategies and programmes in order to prevent and reduce the possibility of violence in the workplace. In addition, there is an increasing awareness of the phenomenon of stress at work, which can affect all categories of workers, all workplaces and all countries. The ILO carries out research on the nature and extent of these problems, trends in law and jurisprudence, and enterprise policies and programmes in the workplace.
Several publications are available.