You Can STOP Harassment: The Responsible Leader, Program 2

Harassment is, unfortunately, seen to be a common thing in many workplaces. Harassment can take on obvious forms, such as discrimination based on race, gender, and ethnicity, to more subtle ones, like any sort of rude or disrespectful behavior. Regardless of the form however, harassment, even if it occurs just once, can have a corrosive and long lasting effect on a person.

So what exactly constitutes harassment, and where do the lines need to be drawn in order to prevent it? Furthermore, what is the role of a responsible leader in eliminating instances of inappropriate conduct and creating a more congenial and tolerant work environment? This Video On Demand explains how to identify harassment, combat it, and stop it from happening. Harassment is not something to be taken lightly, and it is important to recognize this fact immediately.

As a leader, you need to model appropriate behavior. After all, if employees see you acting inappropriately, it is conceivable they will view such actions as acceptable. This is why working quickly and effectively to identify and eliminate harassment is so important. Complaints of harassment may still be brought to your attention, and if they are, they need to be treated promptly with diligence and care. Utilize the information in this training lesson to learn how to do that, and begin your efforts in preventing harassment in your workplace.

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All managers and supervisors

• Introduction
• It's No Joke
• Modelling Appropriate Behavior
• Handling a Complaint
• The Responsible Leader

• Harassment Prevention Made Simple
• Sexual Harassment Prevention in Illinois for Managers and Supervisors
• Sexual Harassment Prevention for Employees