Learning & Development

Understanding Sexual Harassment:

•    Explanation of what constitutes sexual harassment.
•    Consequences of sexual harassment.
•    Highlighting that both perpetrators and victims can be of any gender or sexuality.

Appropriate Workplace Behaviour:

• Clarity on inappropriate language and behaviour.
• Generational differences in what is considered appropriate language and behaviour.
• Defining the fine line between banter and inappropriate sexual comments.
• Understanding that staring at people in a sexual manner and hugging colleagues can be inappropriate. 
• Confidence and support in challenging inappropriate language and behaviour.

Reporting and Support:

• Explanation about what happens once a report has been made.
• Training for managers on how to support staff who are being harassed.
• How to report sexual harassment.
• How to access support and counselling.

Training Methods:

• Face-to-face training is preferred over e-learning or, at least, used to complement the e-learning.
• More regular refresher training.

Equalities & Diversity:

• Miss-gendering transgender individuals and more awareness and training on this.
• Homophobic remarks and understanding around transgender issues.