Workplace harassment comes in many different forms. Most managers instantly think of sexual harassment when workplace harassment is being discussed because it is the most common, or the most well-known, discussed form. The reality is there are other types of harassment that also have to be addressed to reduce risky behaviors that can open up the larger organization to liability. Reducing risk and improving the workplace environment all comes down to one thing; training. Comprehensive, customizable workplace harassment training can help to reduce the behaviors that are unwanted in the workplace.
Liability and The Bigger Picture
Workplace harassment is completely unacceptable but the real shocker is that many times the person doing the harassment does not even realize that they are making someone else uncomfortable! The bigger picture is that while liability is always looming and can be costly, the staff is made to feel uncomfortable, it reduces productivity and takes staff members away from their focus. It is not something that any company can afford. Taking the steps to ensure that every staff member understands not only what is acceptable behaviors but that also feels encouraged that the company cares can:
- Reduce risky behavior
- Increase productivity
- Increase corporate loyalty among staff members
- Increase positive perception
- Weed out non-compliant employees
While every employee deserves the benefit of the doubt when it comes to unacceptable behavior, once the training has been complete, benefit of the doubt is no longer needed. Once every employee has been given the information, if negative behaviors exist it can be justifiable grounds for dismissal and can help to weed out employees and staff members that just do not want to get on board with positive behavior.
Once the training is complete, employees and staff members can turn their focus to work matters in a safe, comfortable environment. Taking the time to put together a customized training program for workplace harassment will show employees that every employee and staff member is valued and encourage loyalty.
An organization that works hard to make the workplace a safe environment for everyone where they feel comfortable increases the positive perception of the organization among employees and other businesses.
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Interactive Services offers the customizable workplace harassment training programs that can help to make the workplace safer and more productive for everyone. Learn more about course availability and customization options today!