An inquiry into Chevron Australia’s workplace culture has revealed that almost half of its employees have been bullied at work, and close to a third have been sexually harassed. According to a report based on that inquiry, some 25% of Chevron’s 570 employees and contractors had reported the bullying, and 10% had reported instances of sexual harassment.
Chevron commissioned the report following a West Australian parliamentary inquiry into sexual harassment in the mining industry last year. The most common bullying behavior at Chevron included belittling, repeated undermining of work, and sustained unjustified criticism. “There is also a perception among some of Chevron Australia’s workforce that the financial bottom line is valued above wellbeing and ultimately, physical and psychological safety,” the report said.
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