Austin companies ask for help preventing sexual misconduct in the workplace

AUSTIN (KXAN) — With sexual assault at the forefront of discussion in workplaces across the country, many Austin businesses are working proactively to avoid similar conflicts. HR professionals say they’re seeing an influx in business leaders asking for help preventing such situations.
“The phones are ringing a lot and emails are coming in,” said Laurie Howell, who runs Austin HR with her business partner, David Hughen.
The pair says usually their company sees busines