Workplace Harassment Prevention: What Managers Need to Know?

Why Should You Attend:

Everyone who manages people needs to fully understand the implication of workplace harassment from a supervisory perspective. Making sure that every manager in your company is properly trained regarding the risks of workplace harassment and that they are well-versed in how to prevent and respond to workplace harassment should part of every organization's risk management plan.

Workplace Harassment Prevention: What Managers Need to Know emphasizes what managers need to know to prevent and deal with harassment in the workplace. The course will cover key definitions and concepts associated with workplace harassment, with an emphasis on helping managers understand the very real risks in this area and providing them with the knowledge necessary to recognize and respond to potential problems or complaints.

Areas Covered in the Webinar:

• What U.S. supervisors need to know about anti-discrimination and anti-harassment
• What protected characteristics really are & how they are associated with specific U.S. laws
• Applying anti-discrimination and anti-harassment considerations for interviewing & hiring practices
• Beyond interviewing: Workplace harassment prevention considerations
• Equal employment opportunity (EEO) protections: Key definitions (discrimination, harassment, quid pro quo, hostile environment harassment, third party harassment, retaliation,)
• Key concepts associated with workplace harassment (reasonable person standard, preponderance of evidence, should have known, etc.)
• Real-world statistics regarding how common (and costly) workplace harassment charges can be
• Understanding employer liability in circumstances associated with workplace harassment
• Tips for preventing workplace harassment and keys to minimizing liability
• Key steps to handling workplace harassment complaints

Who Will Benefit:

• Managers
• Supervisors
• Executives
• HR Professionals
• Employee relations professionals
• Risk management professionals
• Compliance professionals

Mary Gormandy White
Director, MTI Business Solutions

Mary Gormandy White, M.A., SHRM-SCP, SPHR is managing director of MTI Business Solutions a leading Gulf Coast corporate training/talent development firm working with clients throughout the U.S. as an Everything DiSC and Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team Authorized Partner. She specializes in training, assessment and consulting services focused on building better workplaces through developing skills related to HR, management, leadership, workplace relationships, communication, team building customer service and more.

Mary holds graduate and undergraduate degrees in Communication and her certifications include Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) and Everything DiSC Certified Trainer/Accredited Workplace Facilitator. Mary’s professional background includes extensive experience in management, HR, instructional design and more. She is a frequent keynote speaker at conferences and association meetings nationwide.

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