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Workplace harassment has no borders. That’s why your organization needs a proactive strategy need to build and preserve a work atmosphere where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Global Workplace Harassment v4 – United Kingdom Edition reflects the U.K.’s Worker Protection Act 2023 (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) and helps you to empower your people with the knowledge to identify, prevent and report harassment in all its forms. Learners will get universal guidelines and best practices, plus U.K.-specific information on laws, definitions and reporting procedures. Managers also have access to specialized content focused on their crucial role in creating a respectful workplace, addressing concerns effectively and preventing retaliation.
Note: The U.K. edition is included with Global Workplace Harassment v4 as a standalone course. This edition contains the same course content, but automatically displays U.K.-specific content, without requiring learners to select their location. See Global Workplace Harassment v4 for coverage on laws and regulations outside of the U.K.
Course Details
All learners
- A basic definition of harassment
- The different categories of harassment
- An explanation of sexual harassment
- A list of personal characteristics and protected categories under various laws
- Who can be considered a harasser – including employees, contractors, vendors and clients
- The forms harassment can take
- Where and when harassment can happen
- How to respond to harassment, support someone who is being harassed and report harassing behavior
- The prohibition against retaliation, victimization and reprisal
- The importance of having an open-door policy for reports of workplace harassment
- How to respond if an employee tells you they are being harassed
- What leading by example looks like
- The impact of power differentials and using authority responsibly
- How to support employees effectively
- How to avoid retaliation, victimization and reprisal
- Responding appropriately if a report is made against you
- A reminder of the learner’s personal responsibility to prevent harassment
- An opportunity to review your organization’s policies on expected behaviors