Power Session: Eliminating Workplace Bullying and Harassment
What is this course about?
This session helps us to understand the challenges and harness the strengths of doing business in a diverse society whilst highlighting the differing perspectives people hold with regards to harassment and diversity as a whole.
Key content covered
2 Hour Session.
Definitions
What is Harassment and what is the common denominator to all types of harassment?
What the Law Says
A brief outline of The Code of Good Practise in the World of Work.
The Constitution of South Africa
What constitutional rights are The Code of Good Practise addressing?
What are our constitutional responsibilities?
Common Forms of Workplace Harassment
Sexual Harassment.
Racial or Ethnic Harassment.
Verbal and Psychological Bullying.
Harassment based on any of our constitutional rights such as Gender Based Bullying.
Promotion or work related bullying and coersion.
Sabotage and intimidation.
Any types of harassment based on our right to a safe working environment.
The Profile and modes of operation of Harassers and Bullies
Understanding the behaviour of bullies.
Understanding the concept of intent.
How You can help yourself to NOT be a victim
Clear Communication.
Know your Procedures and Rights.
Management
Ensuring good policies and procedures
Resources and Assistance for Handling the Complaints
A quick reference in case of complaints
You benefit from our experience
This course explores latent prejudices and encourages the delegates to move into a solutions-based mode through discussion and sharing of real-life situations. The modules covered assist the delegate in identifying appropriate behaviour in the workplace, what is likely to lead to conflict and how to address it professionally.