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Workplace Harassment in the Office

Gain knowledgeable tools on how to prevent workplace harassment before it begins.
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Course: On-Demand
Essential Provider KnowledgeCity  7 Lessons ·  13m  in English 

Course Description

When people hear the phrase "workplace harassment," most immediately think of sexual harassment. While sexual harassment is prevalent, there exist a wide range of behaviors that fall under the category of "workplace harassment." Everything from practical jokes to intimidation techniques fall under the umbrella term of workplace harassment. This online employee training course discusses the various types of harassment found in workplaces of all types and how to prevent and handle them.

What You'll Learn

  • Identify the various types of workplace harassment, from practical jokes to intimidation techniques
  • Recognize how discrimination, sexual harassment, and the law relate to the workplace
  • Respond appropriately to harassment when it occurs
  • Apply techniques for preventing workplace violence
  • Handle situations involving a stalker
  • Prevent and manage harassment found in workplaces of all types

Key Takeaways

  • While sexual harassment is prevalent, a wide range of behaviors fall under the umbrella term of workplace harassment.
  • Behaviors from practical jokes to intimidation techniques are all considered forms of workplace harassment.
  • The course covers discrimination, sexual harassment, and how they relate to the law.
  • The training addresses responding to harassment, preventing workplace violence, and dealing with a stalker.
  • Workplace harassment occurs in workplaces of all types and can be prevented and handled.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this course cover?

It discusses the various types of harassment found in workplaces of all types and how to prevent and handle them, including discrimination, sexual harassment and the law, responding to harassment, preventing workplace violence, and dealing with a stalker.

Is workplace harassment only about sexual harassment?

No. While sexual harassment is prevalent, a wide range of behaviors fall under workplace harassment, from practical jokes to intimidation techniques.

What skills will I gain from this course?

You will build skills in handling confrontation, recognizing a hostile work environment, sexual harassment awareness, workplace relationships, workplace safety, and workplace violence prevention and response.

What format is this course?

It is an online employee training course covering harassment in workplaces of all types.