Survey of 400 Men and Women Aged 20+ Reveals Reality of Workplace Harassment
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- Survey of 400 Men and Women Aged 20+ Reveals Reality of Workplace Harassment
- Value First's 'Minna no Koe Kenkyu Lab' conducted a survey of 400 men and women aged 20 and over, revealing that 78.5% have experienced workplace harassment, with power harassment being the most common type and supervisors the most frequent perpetrators.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 15, 2026
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Value First's 'Minna no Koe Kenkyu Lab' conducted a survey of 400 men and women aged 20 and over, revealing that 78.5% have experienced workplace harassment, with power harassment being the most common type and supervisors the most frequent perpetrators.
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- Survey of 400 Men and Women Aged 20+ Reveals Reality of Workplace Harassment (June 15, 2026), PR Times
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- June 15, 2026
Value First's 'Minna no Koe Kenkyu Lab' conducted a survey of 400 men and women aged 20 and over, revealing that 78.5% have experienced workplace harassment, with power harassment being the most common type and supervisors the most frequent perpetrators.
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Value First Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture; CEO: Satoshi Sano; hereinafter 'Value First'), a digital marketing company, operates the 'Minna no Koe Kenkyu Lab,' which conducted a survey on 'workplace harassment' targeting 400 men and women aged 20 and over.
Survey details: https://valuefirst.co.jp/koe-lab/harassment_01/
【Survey Overview】
Survey Period: January 9, 2026 – January 23, 2026
Target Respondents: Men and women aged 20 and over registered on Crowdsourcing
Valid Responses: 400
Survey Method: Internet survey conducted via Crowdsourcing
Over 70% of respondents have experienced harassment at work
When asked, 'Have you ever experienced harassment at work?', 78.50% answered 'Yes'.
Since over 70% of respondents have experienced harassment, it is evident that workplace harassment is an extremely common occurrence.
Additionally, when analyzing by age group, those in their 50s reported the highest rate at 85.96%.
By gender, women reported a rate of 79.49%, while men reported 76.36%.
Now, let's examine the types of harassment occurring in the workplace.
Power harassment is the most common form
According to the survey results, the most frequently reported type of harassment experienced at work was 'power harassment' (253 cases).
This means that approximately 80% of those who have experienced workplace harassment have faced power harassment.
Additionally, 'sexual harassment' (74 cases), which remains deeply rooted, and 'customer harassment' (53 cases), which has become a social issue, also pose significant threats to workers.
Furthermore, harassment is receiving increasing attention in modern society, with new forms of harassment emerging one after another.
It's important to reflect on your own words and actions to ensure you are not unintentionally becoming a perpetrator of harassment.
52.50% experienced harassment from a 'supervisor'
When asked, 'Who was the perpetrator of the harassment you experienced at work?', 52.50% answered 'supervisor'.
This result clearly shows that most harassment incidents occur against the backdrop of job position or superiority.
On the other hand, reverse harassment from 'subordinates' (7 cases) was also observed, indicating that harassment can arise from various distorted interpersonal relationships.
'Harassment should not prevent supervisors from providing guidance'
When asked, 'If you were on the receiving end of guidance, what are your thoughts on 'silent supervisors' who avoid giving feedback due to fear of harassment?', the most common response was 'Guidance is a supervisor's responsibility and should not be avoided' (84 responses).
This result indicates that many subordinates do not view silence out of fear of harassment as kindness, but rather expect their supervisors to fulfill their responsibilities.
Moreover, many responses emphasized not rejecting guidance itself, but rather valuing the method of guidance and the relationship.
Rather than abandoning communication out of fear of harassment, the first step toward creating a healthy workplace environment is to seek 'appropriate ways of communication' that both parties can accept and build trust.
Survey Results
- Over 70% of respondents have experienced harassment at work
- The most common type of harassment is 'power harassment'
- 52.50% experienced harassment from a 'supervisor'
- Many believe that 'harassment should not prevent supervisors from providing guidance'
This survey targeted 400 men and women aged 20 and over to investigate the reality of workplace harassment and corporate initiatives.
Harassment is not solely the fault of the perpetrator.
Organizations where no one can say 'I don't like this' and mutual trust is damaged also contribute to worsening the problem.
Regardless of one's position at work, basic consideration to protect each other's dignity is essential.
To realize a society where everyone can work comfortably and be themselves, it is crucial for organizations as a whole to address these issues while protecting victims' privacy.
The Minna no Koe Kenkyu Lab provides more detailed information on the results of this survey.
It also features a wide range of survey results across various categories!
View details
※ When republishing, please always credit the source of this press release with the following URL:
[https://valuefirst.co.jp/koe-lab/harassment_01/]
【Company Overview】
Company Name: VALUE FIRST Co., Ltd.
Website: https://valuefirst.co.jp/
Headquarters (Yokohama):
Digital Lab (Nagaoka):
Contact: recruit@valuefirst.co.jp
TEL: 045-263-8255
【Media Operated by Our Company】
Zeniemon
Survey details: https://valuefirst.co.jp/koe-lab/harassment_01/
【Survey Overview】
Survey Period: January 9, 2026 – January 23, 2026
Target Respondents: Men and women aged 20 and over registered on Crowdsourcing
Valid Responses: 400
Survey Method: Internet survey conducted via Crowdsourcing
Over 70% of respondents have experienced harassment at work
When asked, 'Have you ever experienced harassment at work?', 78.50% answered 'Yes'.
Since over 70% of respondents have experienced harassment, it is evident that workplace harassment is an extremely common occurrence.
Additionally, when analyzing by age group, those in their 50s reported the highest rate at 85.96%.
By gender, women reported a rate of 79.49%, while men reported 76.36%.
Now, let's examine the types of harassment occurring in the workplace.
Power harassment is the most common form
According to the survey results, the most frequently reported type of harassment experienced at work was 'power harassment' (253 cases).
This means that approximately 80% of those who have experienced workplace harassment have faced power harassment.
Additionally, 'sexual harassment' (74 cases), which remains deeply rooted, and 'customer harassment' (53 cases), which has become a social issue, also pose significant threats to workers.
Furthermore, harassment is receiving increasing attention in modern society, with new forms of harassment emerging one after another.
It's important to reflect on your own words and actions to ensure you are not unintentionally becoming a perpetrator of harassment.
52.50% experienced harassment from a 'supervisor'
When asked, 'Who was the perpetrator of the harassment you experienced at work?', 52.50% answered 'supervisor'.
This result clearly shows that most harassment incidents occur against the backdrop of job position or superiority.
On the other hand, reverse harassment from 'subordinates' (7 cases) was also observed, indicating that harassment can arise from various distorted interpersonal relationships.
'Harassment should not prevent supervisors from providing guidance'
When asked, 'If you were on the receiving end of guidance, what are your thoughts on 'silent supervisors' who avoid giving feedback due to fear of harassment?', the most common response was 'Guidance is a supervisor's responsibility and should not be avoided' (84 responses).
This result indicates that many subordinates do not view silence out of fear of harassment as kindness, but rather expect their supervisors to fulfill their responsibilities.
Moreover, many responses emphasized not rejecting guidance itself, but rather valuing the method of guidance and the relationship.
Rather than abandoning communication out of fear of harassment, the first step toward creating a healthy workplace environment is to seek 'appropriate ways of communication' that both parties can accept and build trust.
Survey Results
- Over 70% of respondents have experienced harassment at work
- The most common type of harassment is 'power harassment'
- 52.50% experienced harassment from a 'supervisor'
- Many believe that 'harassment should not prevent supervisors from providing guidance'
This survey targeted 400 men and women aged 20 and over to investigate the reality of workplace harassment and corporate initiatives.
Harassment is not solely the fault of the perpetrator.
Organizations where no one can say 'I don't like this' and mutual trust is damaged also contribute to worsening the problem.
Regardless of one's position at work, basic consideration to protect each other's dignity is essential.
To realize a society where everyone can work comfortably and be themselves, it is crucial for organizations as a whole to address these issues while protecting victims' privacy.
The Minna no Koe Kenkyu Lab provides more detailed information on the results of this survey.
It also features a wide range of survey results across various categories!
View details
※ When republishing, please always credit the source of this press release with the following URL:
[https://valuefirst.co.jp/koe-lab/harassment_01/]
【Company Overview】
Company Name: VALUE FIRST Co., Ltd.
Website: https://valuefirst.co.jp/
Headquarters (Yokohama):
Digital Lab (Nagaoka):
Contact: recruit@valuefirst.co.jp
TEL: 045-263-8255
【Media Operated by Our Company】
Zeniemon
FAQ
Who were the survey participants?
400 men and women aged 20 and over registered on Crowdsourcing.
What was the most common type of harassment?
Power harassment was the most reported, with 253 cases.
Who was the most common perpetrator of harassment?
52.5% reported their supervisor, indicating positional superiority as a factor.
Which age group reported the highest harassment rate?
Those in their 50s had the highest rate at 85.96%, possibly due to long-term employment.
What was the purpose of this survey?
To visualize the reality of workplace harassment and promote awareness among organizations and individuals.