Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Description

"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.