The New York Times published a story that suggests Google has been protecting senior executives accused of sexual harassment. However, Google’s CEO said his company is taking a harder line against all employees found engaging in sexual misconduct.
Is Google taking workplace sexual harassment seriously?
The report goes on to paint a picture of Google protecting senior executives accused of sexual harassment. Amit Singhal, a former head of Google search, also received an exit package paid in the millions after he resigned over allegations he groped an employee.
However, Pichai and Naughton were quick to add that Google « is dead serious » about making the company a « safe and inclusive workplace. »
The email — which PCMag obtained through a company spokesperson — gives a rundown of Google’s recent efforts to stop sexual misconduct. It notes that during the past two years, Google has terminated 48 employees for sexual harassment. 13 of the employees were senior managers or above, and none of them received an exit package.
« We want to assure you that we review every single complaint about sexual harassment or inappropriate conduct, we investigate and we take action, » reads the email. An updated Google policy also demands that company vice presidents and senior vice presidents disclose relationships with co-workers, regardless of « reporting line or presence of conflict. »
