WHY BE HARASSMENT FREE? Interested in increased workplace morale and productivity? Growth in positive reputation? Protection from expensive litigation? Saving thousands on employee turnover? Working someplace you’re treated respectfully? Feeling safe at the place you spend a majority of your time? Just doing the right thing? So. many. reasons. WHY NOW? Sexual harassment awareness has reached a tipping point in the United States. Every single day there is news of a different person, company, or industry neglecting to protect individuals from inappropriate sexual conduct. As a nation, our tolerance for sexual harassment is plummeting and our expectations for professional work environments are soaring. It’s time. WHY NORTH CAROLINA? We love North Carolina and its potential. We are raising our kids here, and we want to contribute our part in putting NC on the map as a great place to live, work, and learn — a place where community is strong, respect is the norm, and all feel welcome.