Three years on from the release of the Respect@Work report, a positive duty for all employers to take reasonable and proportionate measures to eliminate workplace sexual harassment and other harmful conduct has been introduced. To support directors navigate this new landscape, the AICD undertook this research with ACSI to understand boards’ preparedness for these new obligations.

This report provides real-world insights from experienced ASX listed company directors on their board oversight practices, identifies common challenges that directors face and highlights better governance practices.

The report also provides clear, targeted questions that directors may ask their management teams to ensure they have active oversight of measures to address workplace sexual harassment and other positive duty conduct.