Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

18th September | 11:30 | Virtual

Join us for a vital and insightful webinar addressing the critical issue of sexual harassment in the workplace. This session will explore the legal, ethical, and cultural dimensions of workplace harassment, offering practical guidance for HR professionals, managers, and employees alike.

New employer duties: Preventing workplace sexual harassment

As of 26 October 2024, the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 imposed a new proactive duty on employers to take “reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace — including temporary staff and contractors. Without these ‘reasonable steps’ a tribunal could put a 25% uplift on any successful claim.

In a climate where:

• 37% of people have experienced sexual harassment at work or place of study
• Which goes to over 50% if we look at harassment solely directed at women

it’s not only a legal duty, but an ethical duty for employers to do whatever they can to reduce this.

Prevention is not just about policies and processes, it’s through training.  Training which won’t just help everyone think differently about sexual harassment, but about the fundamentals of good communication and respect in the workplace, ensuring people behave appropriately without creating a culture where everyone is walking on eggshells.

 

HR Heads is running a session with Benjamin Black of Blacklarke Consulting, who specialise in reducing workplace harassment, to help you understand how to create and sustain a positive and safe culture for your people