Sexual Harassment for Managers
Sexual Harassment for Managers
This Sexual Harassment for Managers eLearning course provides targeted training to help managers and supervisors recognise, prevent and respond effectively to sexual harassment in the workplace. Learners will explore what constitutes sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct, how it can affect individuals and organisational culture, and the managerial responsibilities for addressing concerns. The course explains legal and organisational expectations, complaint handling processes, investigation considerations and how to create and maintain a respectful and inclusive work environment where all employees feel safe and supported.
Course Aims
The primary aims of the Sexual Harassment for Managers course are to:
- Explain what sexual harassment is and why managerial awareness is essential for a safe workplace
- Raise understanding of legal, ethical and organisational responsibilities relating to sexual harassment and misconduct
- Provide practical guidance on recognising harassment, handling disclosures and addressing complaints professionally
- Clarify how to manage investigations and due process with fairness, confidentiality and compliance
- Encourage leadership in promoting respectful behaviour, inclusion and prevention of harassment
Key Learning Outcomes
By the end of this 30-minute awareness course, learners will be able to:
- Define sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct in the workplace and recognise relevant behaviours
- Understand the impact of harassment on individuals, teams and organisational culture
- Explain managerial responsibilities for preventing, handling and responding to harassment complaints
- Apply appropriate steps for managing disclosures, referrals and investigations in line with policy and legal expectations
- Demonstrate leadership in modelling respectful and inclusive behaviours that uphold workplace dignity and safety