Workplace Violence
Workplace harassment is illegal and destructive to any organization. It is important to treat everyone in the workplace with respect and dignity. Workplace harassment must be identified, discouraged, and prevented in order to keep a hostile work environment from developing. Left unchecked, harassment can escalate into violence. Workplace harassment training is essential to the welfare of all businesses and their employees.
In order to prevent Workplace Violence, it is essential that managers and employees are able to identify individuals who could become violent and understand how to diffuse dangerous situations. This workshop will help participants to identify and address violence in the workplace, as well as give them the tools to develop their own Workplace Harassment Policy.
Workshop Objectives:
- Define workplace harassment.
- Understand bullies and how to avoid hiring them.
- Create a risk assessment and understand how to handle violence.
- Recognize social and business responsibility.
- Develop relevant policies and procedures.
- Learn how to investigate complaints.
Module One: Getting Started
Module Two: What Is Workplace Harassment?
Module Three: Identifying the Bully
Module Four: How to Handle Workplace Violence
Module Five: Risk Assessment (I)
Module Six: Risk Assessment (II)
Module Seven: Being the Victim
Module Eight: Checklist for Employers
Module Nine: Interview Process
Module Ten: Investigation Process
Module Eleven: Developing a Workplace Harassment Policy
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up