Men and women in office Thisheightened awareness of sexual harassment comes with tradeoffs: 60percent of male managers said they are uncomfortable mentoring,socializing with or even working alone with women in the workplace.(Photo: Shutterstock)

The beginning of the #MeToo movement in the fall of 2017 was awatershed moment for the issue of workplace sexual harassment. Overthe past 18 months, awareness has increased, complaints to the U.S.Equality Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC) have risen andmany employers have enacted or updated workplace policies.

Most people agree the movement was long overdue. But has thependulum now swung too far in the other direction?

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