Bullying and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Introduction

Post-#MeToo, the behaviour of employees in the workplace has been severely scrutinised. Employers should understand the definitions of workplace harassment, sexual or otherwise and the latest legislation, terminology and guidance, as well as how to avoid litigation through effective internal management. Ultimately, creating a tolerant and inclusive environment via robust policy implementation can profit your company.

Bullying and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Course Overview

The course runs for approximately 6.5 hours and can be adapted for a briefing or half-day session. 

This training programme will dispel confusion around key legislation regarding employee rights and will demonstrate how you can implement policies to make you an employer of choice.

Learning objectives:
  • Understand which types of behaviour are illegal

  • Be aware of the impacts on staff of violence and harassment

  • Understand the advantages of promoting a fair and inclusive culture in your workplace

  • Be able to design and implement protocols, processes and policies for how to handle staff grievances

  • What is a grievance and who can raise a grievance?

  • The ACAS Code

  • When workplace mediation may be appropriate

  • Handling grievances

  • Investigating grievances

  • Grievance hearings

  • Decisions and resolution

  • Grievance appeals

  • Claims arising from failing to deal with a grievance properly

  • Problem areas

TEAM LEADERS, LINE MANAGERS, HUMAN RESOURCE PERSONNEL, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, HEALTH & SAFETY, CORPORATE LEADERS, UNION REPRESENTATIVES AND LEADERS, EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME PROVIDERS.

The programme content can be adapted to meet your specific organisational challenges and training needs.

Contact Details

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Catherine Ouston,
Head of In-House Training

📥 teamtraining@bfi.co.uk
📞 +44(0)1983 861133

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