Preventing Sexual Harassment

Onsite Training: Interpersonal and Teamwork
  • Course:Preventing Sexual Harassment
  • Course ID:HARASS Duration:1 day Where: Your Office (7+ Persons)
  • Available as a private, customized course for your group at your offices or ours and in some cases as a WebLive(TM) class.

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Course Outline

  • Introduction to Sexual Harassment
    • Initial Assessment
    • Definition
      • Types of Sexual Harassment
      • Sexual Harassment vs. Sexual Discrimination
      • Other Types of Harassment
    • Quid Pro Quo
    • Statistics and Facts
    • Employer Responsibility and Liability
    • Myths
    • Review and Exercises
  • Avoiding Sexual Harassment
    • Physical
      • Appropriate vs. Inappropriate Touching
      • Rules of Touching
      • Innuendos
    • Non-Verbal
      • Eye-Contact
      • Sending Signals
      • Correspondence
    • Verbal
      • Appropriate Speech
      • Jokes
      • Compliments
    • Gender and Cultural Considerations
      • Overcoming Stereotypes
      • Sensitivity
    • Review and Exercises
  • Addressing Sexual Harassment
    • What To Do If You Are Sexually Harassed
      • Direct Response
      • Company Policy
      • Union Member Procedures
      • Filing a Complaint with the EEOC
    • What To Do If You Are Accused of Sexual Harassment
      • Direct Response
      • Company Policy
      • Union Member Procedures
      • Filing a Complaint with the EEOC
    • Review and Exercises
  • Relationships within the Workplace
    • Maintaining Relationships in the Workplace
    • Review and Exercises
  • Considerations for Management
    • Acceptable Use of Power
    • Handling Employee Claims
      • Confidentiality
      • Prompt Action
      • Understanding Company Procedures
        • Documentation
        • Investigation
      • Avoid Making Assumptions
    • Educating Yourself and Others
    • Demonstrating Proper Conduct
    • Management Liability
    • Review and Exercises
  • Wrap-up and Q & A