Preventing Workplace Harassment 101

Avoid inappropriate or questionable conduct and respond properly to harassment situations

Course Synopsis

Welcome to our preventing workplace harassment course. We believe that a company should value the diversity of its workforce and the varied talents, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all employees. These policies aim to promote a healthy, safe, and inclusive environment in which all workers have equal opportunity to succeed. Ignorance is no excuse for violating policies or breaking the law. This course will help you avoid inappropriate or questionable conduct and respond properly to harassment situations that may arise.

Learning objectives

• Learn to identify harassment or inappropriate behaviour when you see it

• Understand your obligation to say something if you see something

• Identify the company’s expectations that you help create and maintain a respectful work environment

• Report and remedy harassment; and recognise and contribute to a respectful work environment.

Trainer

This course will be conducted by Sean Lim, Managing Director of Peacemakers Consulting Services. Sean possesses a background in law, and is a Mediator and Trainer specialising in conflict management.

Who should attend?

This training is essential for all employees in an organisation.

Educational Approach

• Combination of short but informative lectures and practical exercises

• Use of illustrative scenarios based on real world situations

Prerequisites

• No prior professional qualifications are required

Course Content

• Defining Harassment

• Prohibition against Harassment

• Unwelcome Conduct

• Identifying Harassment

• How Harassment Occurs

• Offensive Remarks, Jokes, or Actions

• Offensive Materials

• Repeated Pressure

• Unwelcome Physical Activity

• Preventing and Addressing Harassment

This course does not offer official certification and is not a substitute for any legally required harassment prevention training.