Workplace Bullying and Harassment Training
Bullying and harassment in the workplace is a risk to the health and safety of your employees. Learn how our Brisbane based workplace bullying and harassment training courses can help. This training will help you understand what workplace bullying are and what you can to help maintain a safe and healthy workplace environment for every person.
Workplace bullying and harassment can be based on a variety of factors that differ from the one doing the harassment, such as race, gender, religion and disability. Facing unstable situations in the workplace can be more than a crime against an individual. It can be a criminal Act committed against the law; this is why this topic has become very important for every organisation.
FAQ
How long is the Workplace Bullying and Harassment Training?
Face-to-face or online training for ½ days (half day).
During the Workplace Bullying and Harassment Training, what will I learn?
The Workplace Bullying and Harassment workshop Brisbane will help give participants the tools necessary to recognise bullying harassment in the workplace as well understand their rights and responsibilities under the various legislations, this includes health and safety in the workplace. Participants of this workshop will be familiar with that it is necessary for everyone to assist workplace processes that encourage employees to identify bullying and harassment, report and participate with the implementation of policies and procedures.
By the end of this workshop, the learner should be able to:
- Identify the words and actions that constitute bullying and harassment within the workplace.
- Understand what the various legislations says about bullying and harassment.
- Understand rights and responsibilities of various stakeholders within a workplace.
- Implement anti-harassment processes.
- Educate employees and develop anti-harassment policies.
- Discuss employer and employee’s rights and responsibilities.
- Address allegations of workplace bullying and harassment.
- Apply appropriate mediation procedures.
- Deal with the aftermath of bullying and harassment.
Workplace Bullying and Harassment Training: what's included?
- Course Manual
- Certificate and attendance
Cost, what is the cost of the training?
The cost of the training is – $ 250 + GST per person
Refunds
There might be times when WHS and Training Compliance Solutions Pty Ltd needs to cancel, postpone, or reschedule courses due to low enrolments or exceptional circumstances. In the event that this occurs, participants will have the option to transfer fees to an alternative date or receive a refund if there is no alternative date.
Courses open to the public
- The ‘cooling off period’ for the first five business days is free of charge for anything after that
- A 50% refund will be given if the course is cancelled within 5 business days
- A refund will not be given after 1 business day from the start time / full payment is required
The following fees will be applied when transferring enrolments between course dates:
- No charge if transferred 6 or more business days before the start of the course
- In case of a transfer 5 business days or fewer before the course date, 50% of the course fee will be transferred
- After 1 business day from start time, no refund is allowed/full course fare will be charged
- There is no charge for changing the name of the booked course 5 business days or less before the course begins
Group onsite training for corporations
- You have two business days to cancel your order
- No charge for transfers or cancellations 21 or more business days in advance of the course date
- Cancellations or transfers 14 business days prior to the course date – 50% of the course fee will be refunded
- Course transfered or cancelled one business day before the start time is not refundable / full course fee is charged
A participant’s preferences following a course cancellation, postponement or rescheduling initiated by the organisers or the participant must be sent in writing to the training team at info@whsandtrainingcompliance.com.au
4 Ways to Address Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace
Bullying and harassment exist in the workplace as they do everywhere else. Bullying is defined by Fair Work Australia as an unreasonable action that aims to humiliate, victimize or intimidate an individual. Putting someone in a vulnerable position may be done by others to gain feelings of power and superiority. Though it may not lead to an occupational advantage on the perpetrator’s end, it harms the victim’s mental health, self-esteem, and work performance.
Harassment, on the other hand, is much like bullying but with a clearer agenda. It creates a hostile environment where the victim is forced to endure the harassment to avoid being denied employment, promotion or work status. Sexual harassment in the workplace is most experienced by women, affecting 1 out of 5 individuals according to the Australian Human Rights Commission. Harassment based on gender, race, and religion is common as well, typically encountered during job interviews.
Given the tendency for bullying and harassment to occur in the workplace, it’s best to take pre-emptive measures to protect your employees’ mental health and well-being. How do you address bullying and harassment? Below are a few suggestions:
Build awareness
Awareness-building is always a good place to start. Take advantage of company newsletters, bulletin boards or intra-net home pages to disseminate information on workplace bullying and hostility. Provide point persons, contact details, and consultation hours to encourage employees to seek assistance.
Conduct research
Collect information in the organization through surveys and interviews to have an idea about the existing workplace environment. Study policies and laws protecting employees from any form of discrimination or bullying and check if your organization is compliant with these laws.
Hold subject matter training and workshops
Bring the idea of a management-wide anti-bullying workshop and mental health training to the board meeting agenda. Ensure that all supervisors and managers receive skills certification in this area of practice, especially as they have the power and influence to build a culture of respect and safety from the ground up. They are also in an easy position to take advantage of their subordinates. Thus, it helps that they enroll in courses that educate them to use their position to exhibit good leadership, instead.
Communicate company rules and policies
Inform everyone in the organization about your company’s existing rules against workplace bullying and harassment. Communicate the grievance process, method of investigation, and sanctions that await those who perpetrate such behaviors. Empower everyone to speak up and encourage them to use the resources regarding the issue that are provided to them.
NO to Bullying &Harassment – Avoid an incident at your work.
Do you need help in reinforcing these measures? We got you at WHS and Training Compliance Solutions Brisbane. As a work health and safety training provider, we can lend you a hand in securing a safe space for your business establishment in Queensland. We have a wide set of mental courses you can choose from, ranging from stress management to psychological first aid and anti-bullying training.
We serve cities across Queensland including Brisbane, Toowoomba, Cairns and Townsville so if you’re around the area, we call us at 07 5499 2406 to book a class.
