Maintaining A Respectful Workplace

Course Abstract

16 minutes

Harassment prevention education that stops at managers is not sufficient in today’s complex work environments. Foster a positive, respectful workplace by teaching employees what behaviors are considered harassing, the impact of harassment on the rest of the team, and what to do if they experience or observe harassment.

• Explains the impacts of harassing or bullying behavior in creating a hostile workplace
  
  
• Describes the types of conduct that are considered offensive or unwelcome
  
  
• Includes practical examples of harassment based on gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation
  
  
• Expands on the definition of abusive conduct and bullying behavior

• Defines bystander intervention and outlines ways employees can intervene to stop harassment as a bystander
  
  
• Addresses common misconceptions about harassing behavior with a Fact or Fiction game and reinforces concepts by explaining correct responses
  
  
• Presents scenarios that allow employees to decide the best course of action when offensive behavior is encountered
  
  
• Clarifies what is meant by a zero-tolerance policy and why retaliation is illegal