Harassment Prevention and Creating a Respectful Workplace

This session is designed to educate employees and supervisors on how to recognize, prevent, and respond to workplace harassment and discrimination. The session provides a clear understanding of what constitutes unlawful harassment—sexual and non-sexual—as well as bullying and other inappropriate workplace behavior. Through real-world examples, interactive discussions, and scenario-based exercises, participants will explore the impact of harassment on individuals and organizations and learn their roles in fostering a safe and respectful work environment.

The training will also outline the tools and resources a company should have related toreporting procedures, anti-retaliation policies, and responsibilities of managers and supervisors in addressing complaints. By the end of the session, participants will be better equipped to maintain a workplace culture rooted in dignity, inclusion, and accountability.

Key Topics Covered (currently for my own use as I build the training):

• Defining harassment (sexual, verbal, visual, physical) and discrimination

• Understanding hostile work environment vs. quid pro quo harassment

• Bystander intervention strategies

• Reporting obligations and procedures

• Anti-retaliation protections

• Manager and supervisor responsibilities

• Creating a respectful and inclusive workplace culture

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize different forms of workplace harassment and discrimination.

• Understand legal obligations and organizational policies.

• Learn how to respond to and report inappropriate behavior.

• Develop skills to prevent harassment and promote respect and inclusion at work.