Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Course

This training works to educate managers and non-managers about the causes and effects of sexual harassment in the work environment.

It looks at the elements that define behavior as harassment, methods that can be used to prevent it from occurring, as well as ways to deal with the situation if it happens.

Learning segment 1 : Why Can't We All Just Get Along    

This Learning segment introduces learners to thinking and talking about sexual harassment in the workplace.

Using conversational language, it humanizes the discussion while outlining primary concepts such as types of harassment, recommended responses, and the information that is important for claims evaluation.  

• What kind of behavior gets us in trouble at work?
• What are the biggest misconceptions about sexual harassment?
• What can you do if you're being sexually harassed?
• What if you're accused of harassment?
• What are the do's and don'ts of workplace relationships?
• Why can't we all just get along?      

Learning segment 2 : Defining Sexual Harassment    

This Learning segment provides an introduction to the legislation currently dedicated to this topic, on both the federal and the state levels.

It shows the learner how sexual harassment is characterised and helps identify the types of harassment that can occur in the workplace. This Learning segment also includes a List of state FEPA agencies.  

Objectives:

• Define sexual harassment
• Identify the EEOC and its role in stopping sexual harassment
• Recognise the forms sexual harassment can take in the workplace
• Discuss Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and how it relates to sexual harassment issues
• Explain how harassment laws are enforced at the state and local level
• File a dual claim with both the EEOC and a state agency  

Topics:

• What is sexual harassment?
• Understanding sexual harassment laws
• Exploring state sexual harassment laws      

Learning segment 3 : Preventing Sexual Harassment    

This Learning segment shows how sexual harassment can manifest in the workplace and adversely affect the environment, and investigates how situations can be perceived differently by those involved.

It also explores ways to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, including the steps an employer can take to create a sexual harassment policy.  

Objectives:

• Identify the underlying causes of sexual harassment
• Describe the consequences sexual harassment can have on an office
• Define sexual harassment as it pertains to your organization
• Create a training program for your employees regarding your sexual harassment policy
• Identify reasons why victims often avoid taking action concerning sexual harassment
• Implement procedures for thorough investigations of sexual harassment complaints  

Topics:

• Evaluating Your Workplace Environment
• Perceptions about Sexual Harassment
• Creating a Harassment Policy for Your Organization      

Learning segment 4 : Responding to Sexual Harassment    

Summary:

This Learning segment educates employees about the causes and effects of sexual harassment in the work environment.

It looks at elements that define behavior as harassment, methods that can be used to prevent it, as well as ways to deal with the situation if it happens.  

Objectives:

• Know when to formally complain to management
• Recognise the responsibilities of managers and supervisors if sexual harassment occurs
• Determine training needs based on company size and the scope of the problem
• Identify the methods used to deal with the accuser and accused when sexual harassment is reported
• Conduct a sexual harassment investigation
• Resolve a sexual harassment complaint  

Topics:

• Addressing Sexual Harassment
• Confronting Sexual Harassment
• Investigating Sexual Harassment

Features:

• Flash and audio provide animated, interactive Lesson Introductions, Activities, and Simulations.
• Flash scenarios use real world situations to illustrate course concepts.
• Streaming video scenarios illustrate real world issues and solutions discussed in the course.
• Audio accompanies each lesson page throughout the course.
• Decision Point activities allow learners to work toward an outcome in an interactive environment.
• Simulations teach learners to perform specific tasks in applications through guided, multi-step exercises.
• Activities allow learners to apply course concepts in an interactive questioning environment.
• Exercises allow learners to practice in the actual application being studied.
• A Course Topics list contains active hyperlinks, permitting quick access to specific topics.
• Find-A-Word allows learners to look up an unfamiliar term in the Glossary, on the Web, or in a dictionary. In addition, it lets them find other occurrences of the term in the same course.
• Search text enables learners to rapidly search all text within a course to easily retrieve information required.
• Courses challenge the learner with a variety of question formats, including multi-step simulations, true/false, multiple choice, and fill-in-the-blank.
• A skill assessment generates a customized learning path based on the results of a pre-test.
• A glossary provides a reference for definitions of unfamiliar terms.
• Bookmarking tracks the learner's progress in a course.
• Instructional audio allows learners to hear instructional audio tracks for each course page.  

Technical Requirements:

P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.