40 percent of women starting their careers are affected by sexual harassment

According to a survey, sexual harassment in a work context often takes place during company parties. 23 percent of working people have already been sexually harassed at company events, according to a survey by the health insurance company Pronova BKK, which was available to Funke Medien in advance on Wednesday. 26 percent of those surveyed have witnessed such attacks by others.

According to the survey, young career starters between the ages of 18 and 30 are particularly affected. 40 percent said they had already been sexually harassed at work parties.

Overall, according to the study, the consumption of alcohol at such celebrations is considered good form for many people. According to the survey, 33 percent of employees are often drunk. In addition, one in four people fear disadvantages if they avoid toasting with colleagues. In the survey, 26 percent said they had misbehaved in a professional environment because there was too much alcohol.

For the study “Alcohol in everyday life, family and work 2026”, Pronova BKK surveyed 1,228 women and men aged 18 and over nationwide in July and August. These included 400 people from the so-called Generation Z aged 30 or younger. The study examined how the issue of alcohol was dealt with in Germany as well as the respondents' personal experiences with alcohol. The consumption of alcohol in a business environment was also examined.