Harassment in the Workplace

• 30 Minutes
• For all staff
• UK

Under the Equality Act 2010, harassment occurs where unwanted conduct relates to a protected characteristic or has the purpose or effect of violating dignity, and it is not limited to verbal behaviour. This 30-minute course helps staff recognise high-risk behaviours, comply with policy, and understand how their conduct is experienced.

Harassment cases rarely turn on a single incident. They build from behaviour that colleagues found uncomfortable and nobody addressed, and by the time a claim is filed the pattern is already established. Training everyone sets a shared standard and, with the reforms under the Employment Rights Act reshaping workplace conduct duties, gives employers evidence of the preventative action expected of them.

What you’ll learn in
this course

• Recognise behaviours that are high-risk and constitute harassment
• Comply with your policies to avoid being involved in harassment
• Be more self-aware and recognise how your actions may be interpreted by others
• Act appropriately to maintain a professional and respectful culture
• Take appropriate action to reduce the risks of and prevent harassment
• Effectively respond to and report any cases of harassment

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