Workplace harassment can be destructive. Learn the in’s and outs of legal requirements and best practices to ensure a workplace that is free of harassment.
Why Should You Attend:
Harassment in the workplace can create morale and productivity problems. it is important that both employees and supervisors know their rights and responsibilities when it comes to this very important subject. This training will help supervisors understand how to develop and implement an effective anti-harassment policy and program.
This webinar will focus on why harassment in the workplace can be so destructive, what harassment is and isn’t, what the legal requirements are and the impact of non-compliance, the do’s and don’ts of an effective anti-harassment policy, and how to investigate an alleged harassment situation. During the workshop, participants will have a chance to analyze some brief vignettes to determine whether harassment has occurred. The workshop will also include resources available to develop a training program for your employees and supervisors.
Areas Covered in the Seminar:
- Why harassment creates a destructive workplace.
- Definition of harassment – what is it and isn’t.
- Legal requirements and impact of non-compliance.
- Do’s and don’ts of an effective policy.
- How to investigate alleged harassment situations.
- Case studies – assessing possible harassment scenarios.
- Resources to develop on-site training program for supervisors and employees.
Who Will Benefit:
This informative session is designed for managers and human resource staff responsible for developing and implementing leave and attendance policies. The titles who should attend are:
- Human Resource Professionals
- New HR staff
- Front line supervisors
- HR Mangers & Directors
- Employee Relations Professionals
- Directors, Vice Presidents & Managers of Recruiting/Retention
- Employment Managers/Specialists
- HR Coordinators/Supervisors
Instructor Profile:
Kay Robinson, is the Principal of Robinson HR Consulting, LLC. Prior to starting her own consulting practice, she was Director of HR Consulting Services with RSM McGladrey in Wilmington, North Carolina for 14+ years. She has served as a consultant and practitioner in the field of human resources for over 25 years.
Prior to joining RSM McGladrey, Kay served as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. She also served as Associate Director for Human Resources at the University of Rochester/Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York.
Kay has worked extensively with different industries but has specialized over the years with auto dealerships, manufacturing and non-profits. Projects include:
- Employee Handbooks
- Compliance Reviews (personnel records, equity issues, employee relations audits)
- Supervisory Training (interviewing, performance management)
- Safeguards Rule and Training
- Red Flags Rule and Training
- Anti-harassment Training (for employees and supervisors)
- HR Start-up
Kay also conducts training programs for human resource professionals through the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and currently serves as an adjunct faculty member at UNCW in the Cameron School. She is a frequent speaker for groups at SHRM, the NCADA (North Carolina Auto Dealers Association) and the North Carolina Association of CPA’s (NCACPA) and recently won an award for Speaker Excellence through NCACPA.
