Harassment, Bullying and the Law
It is estimated that bullying in the workplace costs employers more than £2bn per year in sick pay, staff turnover and lower productivity. It is therefore crucial for your managers to understand their pivotal role in bringing about change and in ensuring compliance both with the law and with organisational expectations. The potential costs of inaction are immeasurable and the more positive business benefits of having a more diverse workforce limitless.
As well as an update and exploration of the legal landscape, this interactive training uses detailed case studies, quizzes and role-plays to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to prevent problems and to tackle them effectively should they arise.
Individual benefits:
- Build awareness of different forms of harassment and discrimination
- Understand the implications of the law
- Be clear about individual roles and responsibilities
- Tackle bullying and harassment issues effectively
Organisational benefits:
- Avoid costly and time-consuming investigations
- Develop policy and values in support of equal opportunity and diversity
- Enhance employee engagement and team dynamics
- Increase retention
What the training covers:
- Sexual and racial harassment
- Individual, corporate and vicarious liability
- Disability harassment
- Bullying
- Health and safety at work
- Protection from Harassment Act 1997
- Courts and tribunals
- Recognising all forms of harassment
- Who to go to and when
- Business benefits of a more diverse workforce