Whistleblowing
Whistleblowing in confidence or anonymously about internal malpractices and external threats is extremely important for the functioning and survival of any company.
It's important for employees to be able to confidently report genuine concerns or suspicions without the fear of negative consequences.
Our Whistleblowing Refresher Course will remind your employees of the whistleblowing scope and the protections provided to whistleblowers.
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15 Minutes
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For all staff
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UK
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Compliance Essentials Library
What you’ll learn in
this course
- Discover what whistleblowing is and the scope of whistleblowing
- Understand the kind of protection provided to whistleblowers
- Learn about our Company's commitment to act on anything that you report
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Preventing Sexual Harassment for Managers
The new duty to prevent sexual harassment in the UK will be enforceable by employment tribunals, allowing for increased compensation for victims by up to 25% if an employer fails in their duty.
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Third-Party Harassment
Third‑party harassment is unwanted behaviour by someone who is not an employee, such as a customer, supplier, contractor or visitor.
The 4D Bystander Intervention Model
Creating a safe and respectful workplace requires everyone to take action when witnessing bullying harassment or inappropriate behaviour.
Unwanted Behaviour of a Sexual Nature
Sexual harassment is unwanted behaviour of a sexual nature that can create an intimidating, degrading or hostile work environment.
The Three Characteristics of Harassment
Harassment in the workplace occurs when unwanted behaviour violates a person's dignity or creates an intimidating or offensive environment.
Unconscious Bias
Unconscious bias occurs when we make judgments about people based on past experiences, cultural influences or assumptions.
The Protected Characteristics
The UK's Equality Act protects individuals from discrimination based on nine protected characteristics, ensuring a fair and inclusive workplace.
Understanding Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is unwanted behaviour of a sexual nature that violates a person’s dignity or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.
Understanding Harassment
Harassment is unwanted conduct that violates a person’s dignity or creates an intimidating or offensive environment.
Crossing the Line into Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is not limited to physical actions but can also involve words, gestures and persistent unwanted attention.
Targets of Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment can occur in various forms and affects everyone in the workplace.
Compliments vs Sexual Harassment
Genuine compliments can be part of a positive workplace, but inappropriate remarks can cross the line into sexual harassment.
Speak Up
Speaking up against misconduct or unethical behaviour can be challenging, but it is essential to maintaining integrity in the workplace.
Whistleblowing
Whistleblowing is the act of reporting wrongdoing such as fraud, bribery or safety breaches to protect an organisation and its stakeholders.
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SCORM files |
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CPD evidence |
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Policy documents |
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