Sexual Harassment Training Courses

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 Courses: Sexual Harassment Prevention and Awareness in the Workplace

Sexual harassment can be defined by any unwanted sexual attention or unwanted behavior of a sexual nature. This does not mean the person perpetrating the act must physically touch you. It can be verbal or physical. Behaviors may range from very mild to very serious. It is illegal in almost all countries and can harm the victim in a psychological as well as physical nature.

The victim is not the only person who can report the crime. Many times the victim is fearful of reporting the behavior because they are unsure as to how they will be viewed as well as fearful of repercussions from the perpetrator. Especially if the perpetrator is a boss or in any kind of supervisory role. In many cases, the reporter is a co-worker or concerned third party.

Many times the perpetrator will feel that the report is "just a misunderstanding" and that the victim wanted the advances. Many times, these predators will take silence as permission to continue the behavior. If you are being victimized, it is important that you make it clear that the behavior is unwanted. This can be as simple as saying "Stop" or "No." Anything that lets the perpetrator know that you are not wanting this behavior to continue.

There are two different types of workplace sexual harassment.

Quid pro quo is when the victim feels that they need to accept the behavior in order to keep their job. This may be said by the perpetrator or implied. Some examples of this are when a person in a supervisory role makes the victim feel that their job is in jeopardy if they do not comply with what the perpetrator wants.

Hostile is when there is a continuous pattern of verbal or physical behavior by the perpetrator. This can occur over the course of a day or weeks, months or years.

If you feel you are the victim of workplace sexual harassment, report it immediately. There are laws in place (both federal and local) that will protect you. Bottom line - if the victim feels that the crime has taken place, most likely a judiciary body will as well. This type of behavior is unacceptable and should be swiftly and effectively dealt with. You do not have to continue to be victim to it. Help is available. Know your rights and know that you are not alone. If you feel that behavior directed toward you is abusive, hostile or offensive, report it to the proper administrative agency.

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Sexual Harassment Training Course Objectives/Learning Outcomes

Sexual Harassment Training Course Objectives/Learning Outcomes
Participants will learn to:

  • Identify sexual harassment behavior and issues and stop them
  • Identify the difference between sexual harassment and discrimination
  • Distinguish between the work and social environments and identify boundaries
  • Minimize conflict and maximize the effectiveness of employees who handle sexual harassment complaints
  • Recognize correct and incorrect behavior
  • Use interviewing techniques to draw out information from all involved parties (management only)
  • All employees will become aware of the laws covering sexual harassment so they can stop any incidents before they occur

For more information about individual seminars, one-on-one training and group seminars please complete this form. 

Once the form is received one of our Executive Staff members will call or email you. A confidential training proposal will be provided. 

What is Sexual Harassment?

What is the legal definition of sexual harassment in the workplace?

Answer: Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when this conduct explicitly or implicitly affects an individual's employment, unreasonably interferes with an individual's work performance, or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.

What are A few questions you may want to ask yourself?

Answer: What is my company's sexual harassment policy? What is sexual harassment law? What are some sexual harassment statistics? Do my employees truly understand the legal definition of sexual harassment? Am I taking seriously my obligation as an employer to protect my employees from hostile workplace events? How much money would my company be willing to pay to settle a sexual harassment law suit? Do I really know how to prevent sexual harassment from happening?

What else do I need to know about Workplace Sexual Harassment Training?

Answer: We offer corporate sexual harassment training classes where organizations can purchase discounted packages. Each participant can be monitored by your management team or human resources professionals. In the online program, attendees work in their individual sexual harassment course at their own pace. Total real time to complete the course is approximately 2-hours, but participants can log in and out as needed to address other tasks.