Understanding and Addressing Sexual Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace

Respect at Work: Building a Bully-Free and Inclusive Environment
A 2-hour virtual training course for Managers and Employees

On 26 October 2024 a new duty came into force as employees can expect their employers to take reasonable steps to protect them from sexual harassment.

Employers are obligated to take reasonable preventative steps against sexual harassment, encourage cultural change where necessary and reduce the likelihood of sexual harassment occurring.

What are your obligations and when could you become legally liable?

In this 2-hour virtual course you will learn how to:

recognise, prevent, and address bullying and sexual harassment
create a workplace where inclusivity and mutual respect power your success.
learn to identify the subtle signs, understand legal responsibilities, and foster a culture that values every individual

Join us for a dynamic 2-hour session on creating a workplace free from sexual harassment, hosted on Microsoft Teams. Led by Debbie Rotchell from The Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (ENEI), this session leverages her vast expertise and experience in tackling this critical issues.

You’ll gain valuable insights into identifying, preventing, and addressing sexual harassment, while exploring practical strategies to foster respect and inclusivity in your environments.

Don’t miss this chance to learn from an expert and take actionable steps towards building a safer, more respectful community where different people will want to work.

This training course covers

Course Content:

Defining Sexual Harassment and Discrimination: Clear explanations and real-world examples to identify these behaviours.
Legislation and Employer Responsibility: An overview of legal obligations and their implications for workplaces.
Manager and Colleague Responsibilities: Understanding the roles everyone plays in preventing and addressing issues.
The Broader Social Context: Exploring how societal norms and attitudes influence workplace dynamics.
Challenging the Status Quo: Strategies to create lasting cultural change and foster inclusivity.
Organisational Policies: Guidance on implementing and utilizing effective workplace procedures.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this session, participants will:

Understand what constitutes sexual harassment and discrimination.
Gain insights into their expanded legal responsibilities and duty of care as leaders.
Learn practical methods to address and challenge inappropriate behavior.
Be familiar with resources and organizational procedures to support employees.

Training provider: The Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (ENEI)

Debbie Rotchell, HR and Change Consultant

Your tutor, Debbie Rotchell, a seasoned professional

Debbie is a highly experienced HR and Change Consultant with a comprehensive and strategic understanding of HR and Diversity and Inclusion within complex commercial environments.

She has delivered change programmes within the private, public not-for-profit sectors and provided Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) support and guidance to a wide range of organisations across the UK and internationally.

Learning Format

This is a 2 hour virtual course delivered via Microsoft Teams

A choice of dates and times

Monday 24 March 2025, 10.00am-12.00pm (Managers only)

Thursday 3 April 2025, 2.00pm-4.00pm (Employees only)

Tuesday 15 April 2025, 10.00am-12.00pm (Managers only)

Thursday 8 May 2025, 10.00am-12.00pm (Employees only)

Who is this training course suitable for?

On 26 October 2024 a new duty came into force as employees can expect their employers to take reasonable steps to protect them from sexual hararssment.

This course is for both Managers and Employees who want to encourage and maintain a positive working environment and reduce the risk of litigation.

Eligibility

All you need is a PC, mobile phone, or tablet and the ability to type a few questions

Cost of training

£99 +VAT per person