This course provides essential training for managers and supervisors on preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. It explains what constitutes sexual harassment, how to foster a respectful work environment, and the proper steps to take when handling complaints.
Key Highlights:
- Understanding sexual harassment as a form of workplace discrimination under the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
- Recognizing different types of sexual harassment, including quid pro quo and hostile work environment.
- Identifying both blatant and subtle behaviors that contribute to workplace harassment.
- The impact of harassment on employees, workplace culture, and company reputation.
- The importance of having and enforcing a clear sexual harassment policy.
- Encouraging bystander intervention and creating an open dialogue about workplace conduct.
- Proper procedures for reporting, documenting, and investigating harassment complaints.
- Ensuring impartiality and confidentiality when handling sexual harassment cases.
By the end of the course, you will have learned:
- How to identify and prevent sexual harassment in your workplace.
- The legal and ethical responsibilities of managers and supervisors in harassment prevention.
- Best practices for fostering a workplace culture of respect and accountability.
- How to properly handle complaints, conduct investigations, and document incidents.
- The importance of prompt and fair disciplinary action to maintain a harassment-free work environment.
This training equips managers and supervisors with the tools to proactively address and prevent sexual harassment, ensuring a safe, respectful, and legally compliant workplace for all employees.