Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying

For Employees

Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Awareness Training

This engaging and practical session helps employees understand their role in creating a safe and respectful work environment. Participants will:

• Define bullying, harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination
• Explain the impact of unacceptable behaviour on individuals, teams and the organisation
• Understand the organisation’s duty to provide a psychologically safe workplace and each worker’s role in contributing to it
• Recognise reasonable management action
• Identify when out-of-hours conduct may have a connection to work
• Understand reporting options and complaint processes
• Apply active bystander principles

For Managers

Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Awareness Training

Managers and supervisors play a critical role in shaping workplace culture. This program equips leaders to act decisively and responsibly. Participants will:

• Define discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), bullying and related unlawful behaviours
• Identify psychosocial hazards in the context of workplace behaviour and understand WHS obligations to manage those risks
• Understand their responsibilities under Respect@Work positive duty and WHS legislation
• Determine what constitutes reasonable management action in performance and conduct management
• Examine potential personal and organisational liability, including contemporary case law trends
• Respond effectively to complaints using appropriate informal or formal processes
• Apply protections relating to victimisation, adverse action and procedural fairness

"The culture of any organisation is shaped by the worst behaviour the leader is willing to tolerate." – Gruenter & Whitaker

FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES

Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Awareness Training

These programs are designed to ensure that those in the workplace understand their role in achieving a legally compliant and respectful workplace culture.

• Define unlawful workplace behaviour and associated legal frameworks
• Understand officer due diligence obligations under WHS and psychosocial hazard regulation
• Examine contemporary regulator expectations and enforcement trends
• Consider governance-level risk management strategies for preventing workplace harm
• Understand vicarious liability and organisational exposure
• Assess cultural, reputational and financial risk implications