Preventing Sexual Harassment for Managers
The new duty to prevent sexual harassment in the UK will be enforceable by employment tribunals, allowing for increased compensation for victims by up to 25% if an employer fails in their duty.
Employers and senior management teams must be equipped to understand what constitutes sexual harassment to create a safe environment where employees feel comfortable speaking out. Regular training is essential to stay updated on best practices for complying with sexual harassment legislation.
Our Preventing Sexual Harassment for Managers will help your leaders learn effective strategies to prevent harassment within their teams. We also have a companion course for all employees entitled Preventing Sexual Harassment.
- 40 Minutes
- Managers
- Based on UK legislation, but suitable for global audiences upon the removal of UK-specific references and translation as necessary.

Learning objectives
- Recognise behaviours that are high-risk and constitute sexual harassment
- Take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment at work
- Be self-aware and recognise how your actions may be interpreted by others
- Identify red flags that increase the risks of sexual harassment, including by third parties
- Act appropriately to maintain a professional and respectful culture
- Take appropriate action to reduce the risks of and prevent sexual harassment at work
- Effectively respond to reports of sexual harassment
What can you expect your employees to learn?
Introduction
Situation: Adam's new hire
Defining Sexual Harassment
- Examples of sexual harassment
- You decide: Is it sexual harassment?
Is it okay?
- Compliments vs sexual harassment
- Crossing the line How prevalent is it?
Our duty to prevent sexual harassment
- Risk assessment: Red flags
The 4D Bystander Intervention Model
- You decide: How should you respond?
Getting the tone right
- Scenario: Indecent proposal?
- Scenario: The online meeting
Taking action
- You decide: Is it good practice?
Avoiding victimisation and retaliation
- Scenario: The business trip
- Scenario: Lisa's customer
Summary
Affirmation
Assessment
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