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Workplace Harassment

1 Day, 9:00-4:00, 6 Hours

Course Overview

Harassment can be based on a variety of factors such as race, sex, and disability. Experiencing an uncomfortable situation in the workplace may be more than an unpleasant event; it may be against the law. This alone is what makes this topic very important for every organization.

Our Workplace Harassment workshop will give participants the tools to recognize harassment when it occurs. It will help them understand their rights and responsibilities and create a safe environment for all. Through this workshop your participants will recognize that it is necessary for everyone to identify harassment and exercise anti-harassment policies.

Course Outline

Module One: Getting Started

  • Icebreaker
  • Housekeeping Items
  • The Parking Lot
  • Workshop Objectives

Module Two: The Background

  • The Law
  • Identifying Harassment
  • Anti-Harassment Policies

Module Three: Developing an Anti-Harassment Policy

  • An Anti-Harassment Policy: What Should Be Covered
  • How Model Policies Work
  • Steps to a Healthy Workplace
  • Educating Employees

Module Four: Policies in the Workplace

  • Anti-Harassment Policy Statements
  • Employee’s Rights and Responsibilities
  • Employer’s Rights and Responsibilities

Module Five: Proper Procedures in the Workplace

  • If You are Being Harassed
  • If You are Accused of Harassing
  • The Investigation
  • Remedies

Module Six: False Allegations

  • How to Address the Situation
  • Confidentiality
  • Monitoring the Situation
  • Retaliation
  • Appeals

 

Module Seven: Other Options

  • Union Grievance Procedures
  • Mediation: Getting Help from Outside Organization

Module Eight: Sexual Harassment

  • Defining Sexual Harassment
  • Elements of Harassment
  • Common Scenarios

Module Nine: Mediation

  • What is Mediation
  • Deciding if it is Right
  • How to Implement

Module Ten: Conflict Resolution

  • How to Resolve the Situation
  • Seeing Both Sides
  • Deciding the Consequence

Module Eleven: The Aftermath

  • How to Move On
  • Monitoring the Situation
  • Learning from Mistakes

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

  • Words from the Wise
  • Review of Parking Lot
  • Lessons Learned
  • Completion of Action Plans

Cost and Delivery Format Options

We offer the above listed class as a private group class in the following delivery formats:

Private Group Class: Live Virtual
1-6 students $1650
7-12 students $2800
13-18 students $3500
Private Group Class: At Your Location
1-6 students $1900
7-12 students $3050
13-18 students $3750

Private Group Training

Private group classes are cost effective when you have a group of students who need the same course. Volume discounts of 5% to 20% are available when five or more training days are scheduled. For classes conducted at your location, you are responsible for the classroom setup which should include:

  • A computer for each student (with the appropriate software installed), and
  • An instructor workstation connected to a visual display (e.g., projector, smartboard, etc.).

Customization

Softek can easily customize a training course that covers the specific topics you require and integrate examples relevant to your work environment. Course customization is billed at $150 per hour and covers time needed to meet, discuss, prepare, and incorporate any specific examples into the training program. Once we have a better idea of what you have in mind, we will be glad to provide a specific price quote for the customization.

Why Choose Softek?

  • Live, virtual or in-person training
  • Instructors with 15+ years of experience
  • Detailed training guide
  • Certificate of completion
  • Money-back guarantee