Cornwall Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Our Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace course helps Cornwall organisations create safe, respectful and legally compliant workplaces. Designed for employees, managers and HR professionals, this practical programme equips participants with the knowledge and confidence to recognise inappropriate behaviour, respond appropriately to concerns and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

As part of our wider range of business training courses in Cornwall, this programme can be delivered on-site at your premises or virtually for teams across Truro, Falmouth, Newquay, St Austell, Bodmin, Camborne, Redruth, Penzance and the surrounding areas.

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Aims of the course

Our Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace course is designed to help organisations across Cornwall create workplaces where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and professionalism. Participants will gain a clear understanding of what constitutes sexual harassment, how it can arise in the workplace and the practical steps individuals and organisations can take to prevent it.

The programme goes beyond legal compliance by equipping employees and managers with the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to recognise inappropriate behaviour, respond appropriately to concerns, challenge unacceptable conduct safely and contribute to a positive workplace culture where everyone feels safe, valued and respected.

The course also supports employers across Cornwall in meeting their legal responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 and the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023. It helps organisations demonstrate that they are taking reasonable, proactive steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.

Who will benefit from attending?

This course is suitable for organisations across Cornwall that are committed to creating safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces. Whether you are looking to strengthen workplace culture, meet your legal responsibilities or raise awareness of appropriate workplace behaviour, this practical programme can be tailored to suit your organisation's needs.

The training is designed for employees at all levels and can be adapted for managers, supervisors or mixed groups. We deliver the course for organisations throughout Cornwall, including Truro, Falmouth, Newquay, St Austell, Bodmin, Camborne, Redruth, Penzance and the surrounding areas.

  • Employees who want to understand what constitutes sexual harassment and how to respond appropriately.
  • Managers and supervisors responsible for leading teams and responding to workplace concerns.
  • Team leaders looking to promote a respectful and inclusive working environment.
  • HR professionals responsible for implementing policies and supporting employees.
  • Business owners and directors responsible for taking reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment.
  • Public-sector organisations, charities and private businesses across Cornwall.
  • New employees completing induction or onboarding programmes.
  • Teams working in office-based, customer-facing, remote, hybrid or operational environments.

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Participants will learn to:

  • Recognise what constitutes sexual harassment under UK law.
  • Contribute to psychologically safe workplaces where people feel able to speak up.
  • Identify inappropriate workplace behaviours before they escalate.
  • Understand the legal responsibilities of employers and employees.
  • Recognise the impact of sexual harassment on individuals, teams and organisational culture.
  • Communicate respectfully and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
  • Respond confidently and appropriately if they experience or witness sexual harassment.
  • Challenge inappropriate behaviour safely and professionally using bystander-intervention techniques.
  • Support colleagues who raise concerns in a sensitive and respectful manner.
  • Follow organisational reporting procedures and understand when concerns should be escalated.
  • Promote a workplace culture based on dignity, respect, inclusion and accountability.
  • Apply practical strategies to help prevent sexual harassment and support a positive working environment.

Key topics covered:

  • Understanding sexual harassment and the Equality Act 2010.
  • Practical workplace scenarios, case studies and group discussions.
  • The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 and employers' duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment.
  • Recognising verbal, non-verbal, physical and online forms of sexual harassment.
  • Understanding the difference between appropriate and inappropriate workplace behaviour.
  • The impact of sexual harassment on individuals, teams and organisational culture.
  • The impact of sexual harassment on individuals, teams and organisational culture.
  • Creating a respectful, inclusive and psychologically safe workplace.
  • Professional boundaries, communication and workplace conduct.
  • Recognising inappropriate language, stereotypes and workplace humour.
  • Bystander awareness and safe intervention techniques.
  • Responding appropriately to concerns, disclosures and complaints.
  • Reporting procedures, confidentiality and organisational responsibilities.
  • Supporting colleagues and preventing victimisation.
  • Managers' responsibilities when preventing and addressing sexual harassment.
  • Harassment involving customers, clients and other third parties.
  • Developing individual and organisational actions to promote dignity, respect and positive workplace behaviour.

What's included?

Our Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace training is tailored to the needs of organisations across Cornwall, ensuring participants receive practical guidance that can be applied immediately in their workplace.

  • Pre-course consultation to understand your Cornwall organisation's objectives, policies and workplace challenges.
  • Course content tailored to your organisation, industry sector and specific learning requirements.
  • Delivery by an experienced workplace behaviour and HR training specialist.
  • Interactive instructor-led training delivered on-site anywhere in Cornwall or virtually.
  • Practical workplace scenarios and case studies relevant to your organisation.
  • Facilitated group discussions, activities and problem-solving exercises.
  • Electronic course materials and supporting resources for all participants.
  • Guidance on employers' legal responsibilities and practical steps to help prevent sexual harassment.
  • Certificate of attendance for every participant.
  • Post-course support and guidance to reinforce learning and embed positive workplace behaviours.

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