Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Understand workplace boundaries, reporting protocols, and respectful communication in professional settings.

Overview:

Workplace dignity shouldn’t be a grey area. This course explores the dynamics of sexual harassment in organisational environments, with a focus on defining unacceptable behaviour, understanding legal frameworks, and fostering awareness across all levels of employment.

We steer clear of lectures on morality and instead provide structured guidance on professional conduct, the importance of documentation, and responding to reports responsibly. Whether you're reviewing company policies or building a new HR module, this content offers a clear route through what can otherwise be a very murky subject.

Learning Outcomes:

• Define the key types of workplace sexual harassment clearly.
• Recognise the psychological and legal impacts of harassment.
• Understand correct procedures for reporting and escalation.
• Interpret workplace responsibilities under UK employment law.
• Identify preventative approaches to reduce risk and complaints.
• Examine employer obligations and staff support mechanisms.

Who is this Course For

• HR officers seeking clarity around sensitive workplace issues.
• Line managers handling interpersonal staff matters confidently.
• Policy developers reviewing staff behaviour documentation.
• Business owners setting internal standards from the top.
• Administrators updating internal communication protocols.
• Team leaders managing diverse staff in dynamic settings.
• Recruiters reviewing interview environment expectations.
• Legal support teams working in staff relations cases.

Career Path

• Human Resources Officer – £30,000 average salary
• Workplace Investigator – £35,000 average salary
• Equality and Diversity Officer – £33,500 average salary
• Corporate Policy Advisor – £45,000 average salary
• Legal Advisor (Employment Focus) – £48,000 average salary
• Occupational Welfare Consultant – £40,000 average salary