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Bullying and Harassment at Work

 

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About the Course

Recommended for:


The Bullying and Harassment at Work course is for HR practitioners or line managers responsible for employment law issues within their organisation. No prior knowledge of employment law is required.

Course overview:


There is a general consensus that the most effective way to tackle bullying and other conflict at work is informally and quickly. Bullying and Harassment at Work is a 1-day course which enables you to tackle instances of bullying effectively, and formulate proactive approaches to address the root causes.

Course benefits:


By the end of Bullying and Harassment at Work, you will be able to:

  • list the principles of current employment legislation regarding bullying and harassment and the implications in the workplace
  • recognise how attitudes to difference, prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination can result in bullying and harassment in the workplace
  • deal with bullying and harassment through the appropriate organisational channels and help staff find support within the organisation
  • advise your organisation on the development of essential policies and procedures.

Additional information:


Bullying and Harassment at Work is only available in-house. This is a cost-effective approach if you have a number of people who require training. You choose where and when you want our trainers to deliver. We will also tailor the Bullying and Harassment course content to suit your precise organisation needs.

To speak to an advisor about your particular requirements call our In-house team on +44 (0)20 8612 6202.

Dates and Prices

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In-house training

Bullying and Harassment at Work is only provided in-house. This is a cost-effective approach if you have a number of people who require training. You choose where and when you want our trainers to deliver. We will also tailor the course content to suit your precise organisation needs.

To speak to an advisor about your particular requirements call our In-house team on +44 (0)20 8612 6202.

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Course content

PROGRAMME

  • What is bullying and harassment?
    • acceptable/unacceptable behaviours 
    • why does it occur?
    • key data
  • the legal framework and current legal definitions of bullying and harassment
  • what are the implications in the workplace?
  • new Regulations on age discrimination, changes to the Human Rights Act
  • what are our statutory and organisational responsibilities?
  • what policies, procedures and training do we need?
  • investigating bullying and harassment – the employers’ responsibility
  • the costs of bullying and harassment – case-law
  • harassment and service users
  • prevention – good practice guidelines.