Reasons for not making a complaint/ seeking support Workers don’t complain or seek support for fear of the consequences (45%) or that the situation did not warrant it (44%). Distrust in the system is also evident – 35% felt complaining would be ineffective due to the workplace cultural norms, and 28% distrusted their employer to handle it correctly. A lack of reporting mechanisms is also evident. REASONS FOR NOT MAKING A COMPLAINT OR SEEKING SUPPORT Any negative impact Large or extremely negative impact 45 Concern that reporting would affect me negatively (Nett) I was concerned about the impact that reporting the issue would have on my job or career 29 8 I was worried about my wellbeing 8 I or someone else had a negative experience after they complained 43 16 12 Behaviour was not serious enough to escalate, or ended (Nett) 44 25 I dealt with it myself 16 I did not think it was serious enough 4 0 22 21 9 The behaviour stopped and has not happened again I didn’t care enough/knew I was leaving 47 29 I was concerned that reporting the issue would make the situation worse 10 1 It was accepted behaviour in the company or would not change if I complained (Nett)** 35 I felt it would make no difference 34 Accepted norm/common/is embedded in the company/ happens to everyone I did not think the incident would be kept confidential 47 47 1 0 28 My complaint would not be handled appropriately (Nett) I felt I would not be believed or supported 64 18 16 31 44 Bisexual workers (40%) Women (32%, vs 24% of men) Pacific workers (32%) 23 **Also includes: company doesn’t care (<1%) Base: Respondents who were impacted by sexual harassment, racial harassment, or bullying in the workplace and did not make a formal complaint and/or seek advice – any impact (1,106), large or extremely negative impact (332) Q31d Why did you not seek support or advice, or make a formal complaint? KANTAR PUBLIC 2022 57