Gender discrimination

It’s tough enough to grapple with sexual harassment in the workplace. It’s more complex when clients are involved.

An unprecedented, industrywide survey of sexual harassment in the professional workplace reveals industries with the highest prevalence of unwanted sexual behavior, the differences between large and small companies, and blind spots that may be preventing corrections. Fortunately, the data also lights a path forward.

From inappropriate touching to belittling comments, women advisors confront workplace environments that are far from welcoming.

Many workers in the technology departments across a range of industries describe behavior that may fall short of a legal definition of sexual harassment, but is still disturbing and could contribute to low employee morale and high turnover.

Deloitte, PwC and EY all caved. Under pressure over how they compiled their gender pay gaps in the U.K., the three companies agreed to revise their figures to include high-earning partners.

Financial professionals in the Americas and Europe are generally making as much or slightly more than last year, particularly those with certifications, according to a new survey by the Institute of Management Accountants.

Females are substantially underrepresented compared to males as accounting firm partners, according to a new academic study that found only 17 percent of audit partners with U.S. audit clients are women.