"Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace" addresses the challenge of
creating a safe and respectful work environment free from any form of harassment
or discrimination based on gender or sex. This involves implementing
comprehensive policies, training programs, and reporting mechanisms to prevent,
address, and eradicate instances of sexual harassment. Discover the critical
importance of proactive measures in fostering a culture of zero tolerance for
sexual harassment, promoting employee well-being, and mitigating legal and
reputational risks for organizations. By prioritizing awareness, education, and
accountability at all levels of the organization, the goal is to create an
inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to
speak up against harassment.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The following are some of the key outcomes in this course: Develop an
understanding of discrimination, Define harassment and four types of harassment,
Recovering From Sexual Harassment, Three stages of intervention, Five tips to
prevent sexual harassment
TARGET AUDIENCE
Human Resources Professionals. Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals
COURSE OUTLINE
1.Understanding Harassment and Discrimination In this lesson, you'll learn what
harassment and discrimination are and explore some examples of each behavior
type. In the end, you'll get an assessment to check if your conduct, or that of
others, is supporting a safe and respectful work environment. 2.What Is Sexual
Harassment? In this lesson, you'll learn about sexual harassment in the
workplace. First, we'll dive into what it is and what it isn't, as well as the
types of relationships under which it can occur. You'll also learn about the two
kinds of abuse that are illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
as well as their psychological and professional impact. 3.Four Forms of Sexual
Harassment and Their Consequences In this lesson, you'll explore examples of
verbal, nonverbal, physical, and visual sexual harassment. You'll learn why
those behaviors are bad for business and what potential consequences harassers
face. Boosting your self-awareness, you'll also take an assessment to check your
conduct. 4.What to Do if You're Being Sexually Harassed at Work In this lesson,
you'll learn what to do if you experience sexual harassment in the workplace.
First, we'll tackle the fear of retaliation-including what retaliation looks
like and why you're protected against it. Then, you'll learn what steps you can
take to stop and document the behavior, as well as a few tips for recovering
psychologically. 5.Bystander Intervention In this lesson, you'll get an action
plan for those situations by learning what bystander intervention is, reasons
people have for not intervening, and practical actions you can take to help
those who are targeted by sexual harassment. 6.Preventing Sexual Harassment as a
Supervisor In this lesson, you'll learn why prevention is vital, how to address
it with five strategies, and why managers are critical to leading that charge.
7.What to Do if You're Being Sexually Harassed at Work In this lesson, you'll
learn what to do if you experience sexual harassment in the workplace. First,
we'll tackle the fear of retaliation-including what retaliation looks like and
why you're protected against it. Then, you'll learn what steps you can take to
stop and document the behavior, as well as a few tips for recovering
psychologically. 8.Responding to Sexual Harassment Complaints In this lesson,
you'll learn what to do if you hear that one of your team members is
experiencing sexual harassment at work. You'll also learn how to handle the
complaint in a way that's legal, professional, and ethically responsible by
looking at some critical dos and don'ts.