Voices! Building Sexual Harassment Free Workspaces at Interbank

OVERVIEW
Interbank, a leading Peruvian financial institution, implemented the VOICES! Building Sexual Harassment-Free Workspaces program to move from reactive compliance toward proactive prevention. Through human-centered policies, peer-led initiatives, and leadership accountability, the bank fosters trust, respect, and safety across all levels. This initiative demonstrates that preventing workplace harassment is not just a legal requirement—it is a strategic advantage for organizational culture, employee well-being, and business reputation.

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CHALLENGES
🔹Culture of Silence – Employees feared reporting incidents, leading to underreported cases and persistent stigma.
🔹Knowledge Gaps – Staff were unclear on what behaviors constituted sexual harassment and how to respond.
🔹Decentralized Workforce – Multiple branches and roles complicated communication and consistent engagement.

KEY RESULTS
✅ Sexual Harassment in the workplace prevalence dropped from 12% to 8%; reports of inappropriate behavior decreased from 12.3% to 3.6%.
✅ Confidence in reporting channels increased; male employees began speaking up, breaking long-standing stigmas.
✅ 100% of formal complaints fully investigated, ensuring consistent procedures.

WHO SHOULD READ THIS:
📌 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Professionals
📌 Human Resources Professionals
📌 Compliance & Risk Officers
📌 Organizational Development & Leadership Teams
📌 Small & Medium-Sized Enterprises
📌 Social Sustainability Practitioners

By embedding zero-tolerance for sexual harassment into organizational culture, Interbank demonstrates how proactive prevention and employee empowerment can drive safer workplaces, stronger trust, and inclusive growth. Discover how building respectful workplaces creates lasting impact for people, performance, and society.

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