Will uptick in harassment allegations change workplace culture?

Matt Lauer is just the latest in a string of high-profile men accused of sexual misconduct.
From politics to Hollywood to the media, the fallout continues as more victims come forward.
But what is fueling these revelations?
Is it an increase in harassment cases or women now feeling empowered to speak up?
Julie Bauke spent years in Human Resources, but now is on the other side helping professionals match jobs and work through office issues.
In her opinion, this behavior has always existed, but now the level of acceptance is changing.
"It's just that we are at a place now where some are calling it a tipping point, where enough people are coming forward. It's that old safety and strength in numbers," said Julie Bauke, president of the Bauke Group. "Enough women are coming forward so that anybody whose been afraid to do so because of loss of friendships or relationships or job, they're feeling like they're somewhat protected."
Strength in numbers as, one after one, victims come forward with their accounts of sexual misconduct by people in power.
Wednesday, it was Matt Lauer.
Last week: Charlie Rose. And the list goes on.
"You know the vast majority of men in the workplace I believe are decent human beings who don't do this kind of thing. But in this time, we've got the magnifying glass on those that do," said Bauke.
The current climate may jump start cultural changes in the workplace.
That is because these cases of sexual misconduct aren't limited to the rich and famous.
It can and does happen in offices everywhere.
"We have clients come to us who, this is their primary reason for wanting to look," Bauke said.
Bauke says changing jobs is typically a last resort after filing complaints and getting nowhere, but she's hoping these stories will encourage introspection that will promote progress.
"The culture is what is changing. We've got a long way to go because it is something that has been pervasive and systemic."
Bauke says victims of sexual harassment in the workplace should talk to their HR department and if the behavior continues, keep a written record of those encounters.
She also says it's now more important than ever for companies to go through some sort of training so everyone is clear on what crosses the line.