Preventing Sexual Harassment for Managers Course

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.

About this Course

Available as part of our Compliance Essentials Library.

Learning Objectives

This course will prepare your managers to:

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

Course Outline

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

Course Specifications

Structure

Approximately 40-minute long e-learning course followed by a 10-question assessment.

Audience

Suitable for all staff - examples and interactivities designed for staff at all levels. No previous knowledge or experience is required.

Design

SHARD-compliant, responsive display on all devices, accessibility on screen readers, visual design controlled via a client style sheet.

Compatibility

All Windows, Mac OSX, iOS, Android (Flash-free for mobile compatibility). AICC and SCORM 1.2-compliant, suitable for both hosted and deployed SCORM or AICC.