Harassment Prevention Essentials for Managers

Harassment is behavior that bullies, intimidates, embarrasses, coerces, or insults others. It can come in many forms; however, it is always inappropriate and illegal. As a manager, you must be able to deal with complaints of harassment and help lead the fight against it. Your status affords you this important responsibility, and it also makes you a role model for how others in your organization should act. Anyone, from employees to outside third parties, may be the victims of harassment or engage in harassing behaviors themselves. This course defines harassment, and demonstrates how to identify it, understand its consequences, and fulfill your responsibilities as a manager to eliminate it. As a manager, you have the responsibility and duty to address harassment in your workplace. Utilize the information presented in this training lesson and help eliminate harassment in your company.