On October 5, 2017, the New York Times published a story that shifted the entertainment industry and the country: Harvey Weinstein, one of the industry’s most prolific and influential producers for the better part of the previous four decades, allegedly sexually assaulted multiple women, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Ashley Judd, and Angelina Jolie. The story set off a firestorm in Hollywood and reverberated around the world. People began sharing their own stories of assault and exploitation in the industry. It quickly spread to other industries, as women said, #MeToo. Alleged victims exposed people like actor Kevin Spacey and filmmaker James Toback, and studios were accused of protecting predators. Nearly eight years later, the effects of the #MeToo movement are still being felt in the world of entertainment and elsewhere, as laws and policies, including the Speak Out Act, have changed and HR has a more active role in production. Despite the progress, experts tell HR Brew that victims of harassment are still afraid to speak out, and employers can do more to create safe workspaces. For more on how HR helped change Hollywood after #MeToo, keep reading here.—KP | 
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