Leading on the Prevention of Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment undermines staff wellbeing, damages organisational culture, and exposes businesses to serious legal and reputational risks. This half-day training empowers leaders to understand their responsibilities under the Worker Protection Act, assess risk in their workplace, and implement practical strategies to prevent harassment effectively.

In this course, your leaders will:

  • Recognise the full spectrum of workplace sexual harassment, including subtle and systemic behaviours.
  • Understand employer obligations and employee rights under the Worker Protection Act.
  • Evaluate workplace culture, identify high-risk areas, and make a compelling business case for prevention.
  • Implement practical prevention strategies, reporting processes, and a speak-up culture for long-term impact.

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    Course Overview

    Under UK law, all employers must take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment. The Worker Protection Act, an amendment to the Equality Act 2010, sets out clear responsibilities for senior leaders to protect staff and ensure compliance.

    Delivered by Culture Shift, informed by guidance from the Equality & Human Rights Commission and endorsed by the Fawcett Society, this sexual harassment training session is specifically designed for senior and strategic leaders. Participants will reflect on current practices, discuss real-world challenges, and leave with actionable steps to embed prevention in their organisation.

    In this session, we cover:

      • Understanding sexual harassment – behaviours, patterns, and impacts on individuals and the organisation.
      • Legal obligations under the Worker Protection Act – how employer responsibilities and employee rights are affected.
      • Making the business case for prevention – why sexual harassment is a risk to culture, productivity, and reputation.
      • Evaluating workplace culture – identifying high-risk areas and systemic vulnerabilities.
      • Designing effective communication and anti-harassment campaigns – engaging employees and reinforcing policies.
      • Building strong internal policies and procedures – ensuring leadership accountability and compliance.
      • Using reporting and response mechanisms as preventive tools – encouraging early intervention.
      • Fostering a speak-up culture – empowering employees to report issues safely and effectively.
      • Documenting initiatives to evidence compliance and due diligence – practical record-keeping for audits and inspections.

     

    By the end of the session, your leaders will leave with confidence, clarity, and practical tools to implement a proactive anti-harassment programme and strengthen organisational culture.

     

    Why Culture Shift?

    Culture Shift delivers evidence-based, practical training that goes beyond compliance. Our programmes combine legal insight, real-world strategies, and actionable tools to help organisations create safer, more respectful workplaces. Complete the enquiry form above and a member of our team will be in touch.

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