Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Duration: 3-4 Hours

Overview: Sexual harassment is an important issue in many workplaces and can seriously harm victims and their organization. Every employee is an investment made by an organisation that expects to generate returns. A creeping culture of sexual harassment may hinder employee quality, growth and development. This human resources training course describes the methods and policies used to protect staff and their organisation from unprofessional behaviour.

Description: Actions that could represent sexual harassment may be prone to societal misconceptions and biases. This human resources and management training course defines ‘sexual harassment’ and explains how to recognise its various forms. We then describe its effects, warning indications and common misconceptions. We outline the Sex Discrimination Act and other UK laws related to workplace harassment.