"One-third of Jewish employees feel unsafe being openly Jewish at work, especially in tech and nonprofits. This trend reflects a concerning rise in antisemitism among various sectors."
"Jewish ERG membership surged 700% since Oct. 7, indicating a direct response to rising antisemitism and highlighting the collective action among Jewish professionals."
"Only 58% of Jewish professionals trust their employer to properly handle antisemitic incidents, reflecting a significant gap in confidence regarding workplace support against discrimination."
"The survey indicates that nearly 6 in 10 American Jews have changed their behavior over fears of antisemitism, underscoring the current climate of insecurity and fear."
One-third of Jewish employees report feeling unsafe being openly Jewish at work, especially in the tech industry and nonprofits. Recent data shows a surge of 700% in Jewish Employee Resource Group (ERG) membership since October 7, driven by increasing antisemitism. Additionally, only 58% of Jewish professionals trust their employers to handle incidents of antisemitism properly. The American Jewish Committee found that nearly two-thirds of American Jews feel less secure than the previous year, with many changing their behavior out of fear, including avoiding Jewish identifiers in public.
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