Respectful Workplaces

Course Outline:

• General overview of bullying and harassment - review of specific cases
• Workplace conflict and incivility - how this differs from bullying and harassment
• Managing yourself in the workplace
• Understanding how we each contribute to a respectful workplace
• Focus on a more positive approach
• Understanding of the laws that govern bullying and harassment in the workplace
• A heightened awareness of behaviours, words, and attitudes supports building a respectful workplace and those that do not
• Developing better awareness of group dynamics and everyone's role within the group
• Sensitizing people to attitudes and behaviours that may offend others unwittingly

Learning Outcomes:

 All employers have a duty to ensure they follow reasonable steps to avoid bullying and harassment in the workplace according to WorkSafeBC regulation.

• Develop a policy statement
• Take steps to prevent, including training employees - this workshop reviews this regulation
• Procedures for workers to report incidents or complaints

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