What employers should be measuring in the workplace

Project research materials reference potential productivity losses of 30–50% associated with workplace bullying and harassment. Treat this as a project research reference, not a formal or universal estimate.

The ILO global survey found that 22.8% of employed people worldwide had experienced violence or harassment at work during their working life; 17.9% had experienced psychological violence or harassment.

For employers, the practical question is what is measured and reported: policy coverage, reporting channels, case resolution times, absenteeism patterns and the wellness costs already sitting in operating budgets.

ILO Convention No. 190 provides a recognised reference point for workplace policy and is included in the draft Day 2 programme, which remains subject to change.