An Examination of Sexual Harassment, Job Stress and Turnover Intention: Evidence from Egypt

Abstract

Despite many efforts exerted to minimize workplace sexual harassment, it remains a striking problem for employees, regardless of their occupations. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of workplace sexual harassment on job stress and turnover intention. Survey responses were composed of 100 working women. Results showed that there is indeed a correlation between workplace sexual harassment and turnover intention. However, there was no clear correlation between workplace sexual harassment and job stress. This study demonstrated that workplace sexual harassment is a critical matter that needs to be observed closely and handled with strict measures, otherwise employees will be vulnerable in an unhealthy working environment that affects their performance negatively and increases turnover intention.