A practical course exploring workplace discrimination, harassment and victimisation, helping employers prevent harm, support staff wellbeing and respond effectively to complaints.
Discrimination, harassment & victimisation can seriously damage staff wellbeing, morale, productivity and retention. Employers have a legal and ethical duty of care to prevent these behaviours and respond effectively when concerns arise. This course provides clear, practical guidance to help organisations recognise early warning signs, understand legal obligations, support affected staff and avoid reputational harm or costly tribunal claims. Delegates explore real workplace examples, learn how to identify inappropriate conduct and gain confidence in promoting fairness, respect & inclusion across their teams.
Workplace discrimination, harassment & victimisation often develop gradually through patterns of behaviour, communication issues or organisational blind spots. When left unaddressed, these behaviours can escalate, creating unsafe environments, damaging trust and exposing employers to legal risk. This course helps delegates understand how these behaviours manifest, how to intervene early and how to support staff effectively. The session is suitable for managers, HR professionals, business owners, employee representatives and anyone seeking to strengthen inclusive practice.
A staff member is repeatedly left out of meetings or informal discussions, affecting progression & confidence.
An employee reports unwanted comments or behaviour that has created a hostile working environment.
A colleague experiences negative treatment after raising a concern or supporting someone else's complaint.
Understanding discrimination, harassment & victimisation requires more than knowing legal definitions. Delegates benefit from exploring how workplace culture, communication styles and unconscious bias can contribute to harmful behaviours. Reflection helps individuals recognise how everyday actions, comments or decisions may be interpreted differently by colleagues with diverse backgrounds or lived experiences. This reflective space encourages delegates to consider how power dynamics, team norms and organisational pressures influence behaviour. It also highlights the importance of early intervention, supportive conversations and consistent leadership responses. By examining real examples and reflecting on personal practice, delegates develop greater confidence in identifying inappropriate behaviour, supporting affected staff and promoting a culture where concerns are taken seriously. This reflective approach strengthens professional judgement, reduces risk and helps organisations build environments where people feel safe, respected & able to thrive.
All our courses are tailored to ensure the training reflects your organisation’s goals and priorities.
The course can be delivered face to face or online, via Zoom or Teams.
Please note: the half-day rate is not always available for face-to-face sessions.
Over 25 years' experience delivering equality, diversity and inclusion training, consultancy and professional development.
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