Why is HearU important for employers?

Negatively impact potential revenue

Result in a costly lawsuit

The problem is that many companies don’t actually realize how expensive workplace discrimination can be if it goes unnoticed and unacknowledged. Claims of discrimination and harassment have an impact on potential revenue, typically due to a tarnished reputation or even internal setbacks.

In addition, an organization tainted by discriminatory practices will undoubtedly shy a significant portion of the talent pool away when it comes to recruitment. And, for those employees already on board, companies with discriminatory practicies or tendencies experience higher levels of turnover. In fact, it’s estimated that losing just one entry-level employee can cost an organization at least 50% of their salary.

What’s more, there exists extensive federal legislation prohibiting discrimination and harassment against employees. If the incident becomes a very serious problem and reaches the court, an employer could find themselves in an extremely costly (and potentially public) lawsuit. This could cost anywhere from $200,000 to millions of dollars; the larger the company, the higher the cost.