Course Highlights
This harassment prevention course will:
- Define workplace harassment, including types of harassment and their impacts.
- Explain employee rights and responsibilities in preventing and addressing harassment.
- Provide strategies for identifying and addressing inappropriate behavior.
- Explore the importance of creating a respectful workplace culture.
- Share actionable steps for reporting and responding to harassment effectively.
Course Overview
Harassment in the workplace is not just harmful—it’s unacceptable. It creates a toxic environment, damages employee morale, and can have legal and financial consequences for organizations. “No!: Stopping Workplace Harassment” is designed to empower employees at every level to recognize, address, and prevent harassment in all its forms, fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace culture.
Participants will learn how to identify different types of harassment, from overt misconduct to subtle behaviors that can create a hostile work environment. The course also emphasizes the importance of personal accountability, teaching employees to understand their role in preventing harassment and supporting colleagues who may experience it.
The program introduces techniques for addressing inappropriate behavior, including how to intervene respectfully and when to escalate concerns. Participants will also explore the steps for reporting incidents and understand the resources available for support. Through scenarios and interactive discussions, the course provides practical tools for handling difficult situations with confidence and professionalism.
By the end of this workshop, employees will be equipped to recognize and respond to harassment effectively, contributing to a safer and more respectful workplace.
The following outline highlights some of the course’s key learning points. As part of your training program, we will modify content as needed to meet your business objectives. Upon request, we will provide you with a copy of participant materials prior to the session(s).
Program Objectives
At this program’s conclusion, participants should be able to:
- Define workplace harassment, including verbal, physical, and digital misconduct.
- Recognize behaviors that may contribute to a hostile work environment.
- Discuss the impacts of harassment on individuals and teams.
- Explain the responsibilities of employees in preventing and addressing harassment.
- Identify effective strategies for responding to inappropriate behavior.
- Outline steps for reporting harassment and seeking support.
- Promote a workplace culture of respect and inclusion.
Workshop Modules
- What Is Harassment?: Definitions and Types
- Setting the Standard: Employee Rights and Responsibilities
- When Lines Are Crossed: Recognizing Inappropriate Behavior
- Speaking Up: Strategies for Intervention and Support
- Taking Action: Reporting Harassment and Seeking Resources
- Fostering Respect: Building a Positive Workplace Culture
Target Audience
This workshop is designed for groups that want to:
- Prevent harassment and promote a respectful workplace culture.
- Educate employees on their roles and responsibilities in addressing harassment.
- Develop effective strategies for recognizing, reporting, and resolving harassment.
Suggested Format
Half-Day Onsite Training Course
Questions This Page Answers About Workplace Harassment Training
- Where can I find training to help my team address and prevent workplace harassment?
- How can my organization foster a respectful and harassment-free workplace?
- Where can my employees learn how to recognize and respond to harassment effectively?