Preventing Harassment in the Workplace
(Leaders and Decision Makers)
Overview
Empower your leaders to build a workplace rooted in dignity and respect, and to enable them to protect and support staff and the organisation. This training and toolkit provides the knowledge and confidence to identify and manage harassment (including sexual harassment) while meeting new statutory duties.
With legal responsibilities now extending to proactively preventing sexual harassment, leaders must set the tone and lead by example. The focused two-hour workshop equips delegates to recognise inappropriate behaviours, respond effectively to concerns and embed a culture of safety and respect. Using real-world case reviews and guided discussion, participants will build the confidence to challenge inappropriate behaviour, safeguard staff and reduce organisational risk.
At Origin People & Culture, we believe training should reflect each organisation’s unique culture, values and goals. Therefore the outline below is a guide to the core content — but we’ll always take time to understand your needs and adapt the programme so it’s relevant, practical and aligned to your context and needs.
What’s included?
- Two-hour workshop
- A guide for managers on handling harassment complaints
- Harassment and Bullying Policy
- Risk Assessment Tool
- Harassment Flowchart
- Slides and script for managers to roll out training across the organisation
What you’ll learn:
- Understand the law on harassment, including the special status of sexual harassment
- Explore legal responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 and the Worker Protection Act 2023
- Recognise subtle and overt forms of harassment and prevent escalation
- Learn how organisations can defend a harassment claim (the “all reasonable steps” defence)
- Practical tools to prevent harassment
- Build skills to respond appropriately and sensitively to complaints, disclosures and reports
Outcomes
- A clear understanding of the law on harassment, including the special status of sexual harassment
- Confidence to challenge inappropriate behaviour and support staff effectively
- Knowledge and tools required to create a safe reporting culture and protect staff
- Understand how to handle harassment complaints consistently and fairly
- Reduced legal, financial and reputational risks through compliance and prevention
- Stronger workplace culture built on dignity, respect and accountability
Interested in this course?
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