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Sexual Harassment Prevention Basics for Global Business: Managers and Supervisors
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Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 5 chapters · 21 Lessons · 29m in English
Course Description
Workplace sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination. This course is designed to help you understand and identify sexual harassment in your workplace and in remote work situations. It also discusses best practices for managers and supervisors in dealing with sexual harassment. This course does not give specific regulations related to any country or state.
Workplace harassment is very common, but it is rarely reported. Statistics show that nearly 85% of victims do not file a complaint or press charges. Sexual harassment prevention training raises awareness across the organization by first identifying what harassment is and second, by empowering employees to help create a workplace culture free from harassment, making it a safer place for everyone.
What You'll Learn
- Define what workplace sexual harassment is as a form of sex discrimination
- Identify sexual harassment behaviors in both in-person and remote work situations
- Distinguish between types of misconduct including quid pro quo, sexual assault, and a hostile work environment
- Understand your rights and the risk factors for sexual harassment
- Apply best practices for managers and supervisors, including employer and management responsibilities
- Recognize retaliation and the importance of documentation and recordkeeping
Key Takeaways
- Workplace sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that can occur both in person and in remote work situations.
- Although workplace harassment is very common, it is rarely reported, with statistics showing nearly 85% of victims do not file a complaint or press charges.
- Sexual harassment prevention training raises awareness by identifying what harassment is and empowering employees to help create a harassment-free workplace culture.
- The course covers manager and supervisor responsibilities such as setting a prevention policy, training employees, documentation, and recordkeeping.
- This course does not give specific regulations related to any country or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for managers and supervisors in a global business context, covering best practices for dealing with sexual harassment.
What topics does this course cover?
It covers what sexual harassment is, facts and statistics, sexual misconduct, quid pro quo, sexual assault, a hostile work environment, prevention policy, tips for training employees, risk factors, employer and management responsibilities, documentation and recordkeeping, and retaliation.
Does this course cover specific country or state regulations?
No. This course does not give specific regulations related to any country or state.
What skills will I gain from this course?
The course develops skills in supervision, recognizing a hostile work environment, sexual harassment awareness, workplace diversity, workplace relationships, and workplace safety.
Does the course address remote work situations?
Yes. It is designed to help you understand and identify sexual harassment in your workplace and in remote work situations.
