In the #MeToo era, US hotels are giving workers panic buttons
The #MeToo movement has brought to light all manner of horror concerning incidents of sexual harassment. Because many of these stories have concerned high-profile women in high-profile industries like entertainment and technology, less attention has been paid to service sectors of the economy.
The #MeToo movement has brought to light all manner of horror concerning incidents of sexual harassment. Because many of these stories have concerned high-profile women in high-profile industries like entertainment and technology, less attention has been paid to service sectors of the economy.
That's why it's notable that, last week, some of the world's largest hotel brands—Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, Wyndham, and InterContinential Hotels Group among them—announced a joint initiative to equip hotel workers at US properties with panic buttons.