When people hear the phrase "workplace harassment," most immediately think of sexual harassment.
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.
Skills you’ll gain
Handling ConfrontationHostile Work EnvironmentSexual Harassment AwarenessWorkplace RelationshipsWorkplace SafetyWorkplace Violence Prevention And ResponseWhat You'll Learn
- Identify the various types of behaviors that fall under workplace harassment, beyond sexual harassment
- Define what constitutes harassment in workplaces of all types
- Recognize discrimination, sexual harassment, and the law as they relate to the workplace
- Respond effectively to incidents of harassment
- Prevent workplace violence and apply response strategies
- Deal with a stalker situation in the workplace context
Key Takeaways
- Workplace harassment is an umbrella term covering a wide range of behaviors, from practical jokes to intimidation techniques, not just sexual harassment.
- While sexual harassment is prevalent, many other behaviors also qualify as workplace harassment.
- The course addresses how to both prevent and handle the various types of harassment found in workplaces of all types.
- Topics covered include discrimination and the law, responding to harassment, preventing workplace violence, and dealing with a stalker.
- The course builds skills in handling confrontation, sexual harassment awareness, and workplace safety and violence prevention.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is an online employee training course for workplaces of all types, covering the various kinds of harassment found in the workplace and how to prevent and handle them.
What types of harassment does the course cover?
It covers a wide range of behaviors that fall under workplace harassment, from practical jokes to intimidation techniques, including sexual harassment, discrimination, workplace violence, and dealing with a stalker.
What topics are included in the lessons?
Lessons include an introduction, what harassment is, discrimination and sexual harassment and the law, responding to harassment, preventing workplace violence, dealing with a stalker, and a review.
What skills will I gain from this course?
You will gain skills in handling confrontation, recognizing a hostile work environment, sexual harassment awareness, workplace relationships, workplace safety, and workplace violence prevention and response.
Does this course only address sexual harassment?
No. Although most people think of sexual harassment, the course explains that many behaviors fall under the umbrella term of workplace harassment and addresses that wider range.
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA, has established that employees have the right to a safe and healthy workplace. Employees also have a right to be treated with respect and dignity while they're on the job. But every year, tens of millions of U.S. workers report that they have experienced some type of harassment at work. This offensive behavior is bad for people and for business. It's also illegal. But it doesn't have to happen. In this program, we will discuss what harassment is, why it is detrimental to us all, how you should respond to it, and ways that you can avoid violence, if possible.
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