Sexual Harassment Training
In our Sexual Harassment Awareness
training seminars your employees will learn and apply
the important skills of handling sexual harassment issues
and complaints. This hands on workshop thoroughly addresses
the elements of how to
prevent unacceptable
behavior. The class includes a detailed
overview of what sexual
harassment is, explains legal definitions, discusses sexual
harassment prevention, and shows how to handle sexual
harassment complaints and maintain a positive work
environment.
For more information about individual sexual harassment
training courses please complete
this form. Once the form is received one of our
consultants will provide you with a confidential proposal
that will include a detailed description of the training
seminar and the costs for conducting it.
Sexual Harassment Training:
The Manager's Approach to Sexual Harassment Training and Company Policies
So management has asked you to do sexual harassment training and make sure the policies are adhered to with the employees you manage. It's not an easy task and not a comfortable one either. Here are a few tips to make sure that your policy is implemented and adhered to.
Treat it seriously from day one.
When you have the initial training and explain the policies to your employees you need to be serious. More than likely, there will be a few employees there begrudgingly. They will feel the training is a waste of time and they might make a disparaging comment or two. The comments likely will revolve around how you can't say anything anymore or that we don't live in a free country anymore. Don't smile or snap at them. Stay calm and tell them that Sexual Harassment training is important because we all deserve to work in a place that is comfortable and free from harassment. Explain to them that the company has a zero tolerance for Harassment and like it or not it is company policy. It's up to you to address any comments immediately. If you don't, your employees won't take the policy seriously.
Nip it in the Bud.
Once the training has been finished and the policy implemented you will run into a situation. Someone will send an inappropriate email or tell an inappropriate joke. How you handle this situation is critical. If you smile or laugh at the joke while you tell them it's inappropriate and not tolerated, they will not take the policy seriously. You need to be stern but not angry and explain that the joke or email is not acceptable and that it is not not tolerated under the company's sexual harassment policy.
As a manager the company's sexual harassment policy is in your hands. How you handle the training and situations that arise will make all the difference. If you treat it seriously, so will your employees and future harassment complaints and lawsuits will be alleviated.
Source: Charlie B. King
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